May 26, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

CIA 210 - Advanced Networking Practices


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 209  
Session Cycle: WI

This course will cover concepts and functions of networks and related business technology. The course includes a description of equipment, networking procedures, and protocols. It will also include a review of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting a computer network. Students will also cover essential concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. The course will prepare students for selecting the best network design, hardware, and software for the environment.

Notes:  

Business Division

Theory Hours: 45

Learning Outcomes:  

  1. Define a network

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  2. Describe the common elements in a network

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  3. Describe the different types of networks

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  4. Define networking standards and where to find them

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  5. Describe TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and application layer protocols

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  6. Define network topologies and Ethernet Standards

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  7. Describe networking hardware

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  8. Define LAN, WAN, PAN, MAN, and remote connectivity

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  9. Describe Wireless networking

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  10. Describe Networking Operating Systems

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  11. Define network security and what that means

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D

  12. Define network integrity and availability 

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.A.S.  Program Outcome D