Cisco CCENT Level 1
Course Outline
Course Overview
Course Code: NSD-100
Program: Network Security Diploma
Credits: Full Credit
Course Hours: 70 hours
Prerequisite(s): None
Academic Year: 2019-2020
Class Times & Information
Building: 130 Henlow
Room: 207
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
Start Date: September 10, 2019
End Date: October 22, 2019
Instructor Overview
Instructor: Rogelio Villaver Jr
Phone: (204) 391-4312
Email: rogelio.villaver@mitt.ca
Availability: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
NSD-100 Cisco CCENT Level 1 Course Outline
Course Description
The focus of this course is on learning the fundamentals
of networking. Students will learn both the practical and
conceptual skills that build the foundation for
understanding basic networking.
General Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to:
1. Describe how multiple networks are used in
everyday life and the trends in networking in
small to medium sized businesses.
2. Configure a network operating system installed
in a Cisco router.
3. Describe Network Protocols as used in data
communication.
4. Describe the physical layer and data link layer of
the OSI model.
5. Explain Ethernet and basic switching concepts.
6. Explain how network layer protocols and
services support communications across data
networks.
7. Describe TCP and UDP protocols.
8. Describe and configure IP addressing.
9. Subnet an IP network address.
10. Describe how the functions of the Application
layer, Presentation layer and Session layer work
together to provide network services to end user
applications.
11. Configure, manage and troubleshoot Cisco
switches and routers.
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Materials
Textbook: Cisco on-line curriculum: Routing and Switching, Introduction to Networks, Version
6.0. Available at www.netacad.com

Course Schedule
Please note that instructors reserve the right to adjust the course schedule without prior notice
to meet the changing needs of the class as a whole.

Day /Class Topic(s) Activities/Assessment

Class 1
Tuesday, September Chapter 1: Exploring the Network Chapter 1 Labs
10, 2019

Class 2 Chapter 2: Configuring a Network Operating Chapter 1 Test

Thursday, September System Chapter 2 Labs
12, 2019

Class 3 Chapter 3: Network Protocols and

Communications Chapter 2 Test
Tuesday, September
Chapter 3 Labs
17, 2019

Class 4
Chapter 4: Network Access Chapter 3 Test
Thursday, September
Chapter 4 Labs
19, 2019

Class 5
Chapter 5: Ethernet Chapter 4 Test
Tuesday, September
Chapter 5 Labs
24, 2019

Class 6 Chapter 6: Network Layer

Chapter 5 Test
Thursday, September
Chapter 6 Labs
26, 2019

Class 7
Chapter 7: Transport Layer Chapter 6 Test
Tuesday, October 01,
Chapter 7 Labs
2019

Class 8
Chapter 8: IP Addressing Chapter 7 Test
Thursday, October 03,
Chapter 8 Labs
2019

Class 9 Chapter 9: Subnetting IP Networks Chapter 8 Test

Tuesday, October 08,
Chapter 9 Labs
2019

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 Class 10 Chapter 9 Test
Thursday, October 10, Chapter 10: Application Layer IPv4 Subnetting Test
2019 Chapter 10 Labs

Class 11
Chapter 11: Build a Small Network Chapter 10 Test
Tuesday, October 15,
Chapter 11 Labs
2019

Final Theory Exam - Morning Chapter 11 Test

Class 12
Final Theory Exam
Thursday, October 17,
Case Study ( With a Partner) - Afternoon Case Study
2019

Class 13 IPv4 Subnetting Exam

IPv4 Subnetting Exam
Tuesday, October 22,
Final Skills Exam Final Skills Exam
2019

Note: Instructors reserve the right to adjust the course schedule without prior notification to meet the
changing needs of the class as a whole. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up in cases of
missed classes.

Student Evaluation
Type of Evaluation Percentage of Grade Week/ Date

Attendance
Attendance Policy will be used for Recording of
5% Ongoing
Absence Time. Refer to Attendance Policy

Chapter Labs 15% Ongoing

Chapter Exams 10% Ongoing

IPv4 Subnetting Assignments 5%

IPv4 Subnetting Test and Exam 10% Thursday, October 10, 2019
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Case Study 10% Thursday, October 17, 2019

Final Skills Exam 25% Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Final Theory Exam 20% Thursday, October 17, 2019

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Evaluation Details
Students are encouraged to actively participate in all class activities. Each student will be
assigned a mark according to a participation rubric that will be distributed on the first day of
class.

There will be assignments in this course. The assignments are to be completed individually,
without the help of another person. The instructions and marking criteria for each assignment
will be distributed in class.

The final exam will take place on the last days of the course. The exam will be 2 hours long and
will consist of a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Grading
Letter Grade Grade Point Value Accumulated Evaluation Percentage

A+ 4.5 90 – 100%
A 4.0 80 – 89%
B+ 3.5 75 – 79%
B 3.0 70 – 74%
C+ 2.5 65 – 69%
C 2.0 60 – 64%
D 1.0 50 – 59%
F 0.0 0 – 49%

Program Specific Policies

Please review the provided NSD Program Policies. Students are required to adhere to all
program specific and general policies in order to remain in the course and successfully
complete the program.

Missed Assessments
Students are required to submit all items of work (including assignments, projects, etc.); to
write tests and examinations; and to complete practical assessments on the date assigned by
the instructor. Any assessment item, not completed on or by the deadline, will receive a mark
of zero (0).
Instructors may, at their discretion, make academic accommodations in the event of a
legitimate absence due to extenuating circumstance. Students who require assignment
extensions, exam rescheduling, or other types of academic accommodation, in such
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circumstances, should provide a formal request to the instructor with reasonable advance
notice when possible.
Students may be required to present appropriate documentation (see the Documentation
Requirements policy for details) when requesting any form of academic accommodation. All
requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and accommodation is not guaranteed.

MITT Academic Policy and Regulation

Students are responsible for reviewing and observing all MITT Student Policies while engaged in
any form of academic activity with the Institute and should refer to the MITT website for all
policy information.
Key policies to refer to in relation to this course include:
 Student Discipline
 Student Behaviour
 Student and MITT Expectations
 Attendance Policy
 Documentation Requirements
 Dress Code Policy
 Academic Integrity Policy

Academic Integrity
As per the MITT Academic Integrity Policy, academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable.
This policy applies to all courses at MITT and defines all activities and behaviours that might
constitute grounds for an academic violation.
MITT expects all students to attend an academic orientation session within their program and
to adhere to the principles of academic integrity.
Students found to be in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will be subject to disciplinary
action as defined by the MITT Student Discipline Policy. Refer to both of these policies for
further details.

Retention of Course Outline

Students are advised to retain course outlines for future use in support of applications for
employment or transfer of credits.

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs
and courses can be revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to educational objectives and
employment market needs. MITT reserves the right to add, alter, or delete programs, options, practicum,
courses, timetables, or campus locations subject to program renewal, sufficient enrolment and course
availability. In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond MITT’s control, the content and/or
evaluation in this course outline is subject to change.

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