Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Computer Networking III

 Title Abbreviation:   COMPUTER NETWORKING III

 Department:    CIS

 Course #:    223

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    110301

 EPC:    514

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Continuation of CIS 222 and the capstone networking course. This course provides the student with the opportunity to integrate the broad spectrum of what has been learned in previous networking courses into a final project. The capstone will include discussion about professional and ethical issues related to Information Technology. New and emerging network technologies will also be explored.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CIS 222 with a "D" or higher.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. design a network project
  2. collect and compile appropriate network data
  3. apply principles of network design and security
  4. evaluate and select appropriate network design considerations
  5. evaluate and select appropriate enterprise name resolutions considerations
  6. evaluate and select enterprise network operating systems
  7. identify, evaluate and support the preferred networking solution for an individual situation
  8. research and evaluate emerging networking technologies

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. analysis of business needs and goals
  2. research and design a network topology, including naming, switching, security and management strategies
  3. research and choose appropriate technologies and devices to meet defined network goals
  4. test and optimize the network design
  5. document the network design
  6. research standard and emerging network technologies