CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide: CISCO Networking Academy Program, CISCO Press, July 2005, ISBN: 1587131501

Internet
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in labs or at work

Additionally, for CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Networking equipment in lab K104
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor

NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed the CNAP CCNA1 and CCNA2 instructor training course.

The OSI model (layers 1-7)
Network design and documentation
Ethernet routing and switching
Introduction to WANs and routers, architecture, CLI and configuration
TCP/IP, Routing in WANs, Network Troubleshooting

This module is delivered as part of a Foundation degree and incorporates elements of work-based learning.

100% coursework consisting of the following parts assessing all 4 learning outcomes.

- A Case Study 3000 words (40%)
- CCNA 1 Skills Test (20%)
- CCNA 2 Skills Test (20%)
- A logbook which details the learning undertaken in the workplace weighted at (20%)

24 hours lectures / 24 hours labs/tutorial (1:n)1 (1:20)2

Self-directed learning using on-line material
Blocked one-week lectures to supplement on-line material
Blocked one-week lab sessions to gain practical networking experience
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in the workplace

It is anticipated that students will have the support of a mentor at their place of work.

None.