- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Instruction will cover the fundamentals of LANs, WANs, routers, router programming, networking, network standards, and terminology. Topics also include the OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, TCP/IP protocol suite including IP addressing and subnetting. A close look at Ethernet and the functionality of the Data-Link and Physical layers allow students to visualize and describe communication between computers and systems. Students will also learn valuable network problem solving techniques and concepts. It is recommended that students have experience setting up home networks prior to attending this course. Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,281.96
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain how communication works in data networks and the Internet.
- Identify the devices and services that are used to support data communications.
- Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks.
- Explain the role of protocols in data networks.
- Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks.
- Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI model.
- Explain the operations of transport layer protocols and services including the three-way handshake, acknowledgements and sliding windows.
- Describe the operations of the network layer protocols.
- Explain the fundamental concepts of routing.
- Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and IP addresses.
- Describe the operation of protocols at the data link layer.
- Describe physical layer protocols.
- Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
- Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices.
- Describe the differences between straight-through, crossover and roll-over patch cords.
- Build a simple Ethernet network using routers, switches and computers.
- Use router CLI commands to perform basic configuration and verification.
- Describe wide area network (WAN) technology concepts.
Effective as of Winter 2011
Related Programs
Cisco CCNA Level 1 (CITX 1160) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are three offerings of CITX 1160 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 36100
Dates
Sat Sep 07 - Sat Dec 14
- 12 weeks
- CRN 36100
- Domestic fees $1281.96
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Dec 14 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
David Chen
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Sat Sept 28th (Truth and Reconciliation Weekend), Sat Oct 12th (Thanksgiving Weekend) and Sat Nov 9th (Remembrance Day Weekend). This course is both part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Please direct inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
CRN 38670
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38670
- Domestic fees $1281.96
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Instructor
Rick Phelan
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday, September 30th (National Day for Truth & Reconciliation), Monday, October 14th (Thanksgiving Day), and Monday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide details in the course outline. Students will be required to attend at the BCIT Burnaby Campus in building SE06 105 on the first day of class. The instructor will then present students with the full schedule which will show both in-person and online lecture dates. This course is part of both the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Please direct inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
CRN 43630
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 43630
- Domestic fees $1281.96
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 28 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is part of both the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Please direct any inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of CITX 1160 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 44409
Dates
Sat Jan 04 - Sat Mar 29
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44409
- Domestic fees $1281.96
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, February 15th (Family Day Weekend). CITX 1160 is part of the Cisco Certified Network Associate training series of courses as well as the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate program. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Students are expected to have an internet connection at home and have experience with PCs and home networks. For any inquiries regarding this course, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
CRN 80047
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 80047
- Domestic fees $1281.96
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday, February 17th (Family Day). This course is part of the Cisco Certified Network Associate training series of courses as well as the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate program. Students are expected to have an internet connection at home and experience with PCs and home networks. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. For any inquiries regarding this course, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.