CCNA : Introduction to Networks

Title	CCNA : Introduction to Networks
Course code	CM582.1-07-2025-C
Objective	Begin preparing for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements . Students will get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs) . You’ll have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Content	Semester 1 : Configure switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources. Explain how physical and data link layer protocols support the operation of Ethernet in a switched network. Configure routers to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices. Create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and verify network connectivity between devices. Explain how the upper layers of the OSI model support network applications. Use security best practices to configure a small network. Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network.
Assessment	For each semester, the average score of online module assessment is >= 60 and the score of online semester exam & practical exam for each semester is >= 60.
Target audience	Those who would like to acquire the networking skills to enter the IT industry; Those who would like to take the CCNA certification.
Prerequisite	Having basic knowlege of network Able to read English materials. Please check the self-assessment.
Class size	24
Instructor	Graduated from Sun Yat Sen University of Computer Science and Technology, Guangdong, China. Hold H3CNA, CCNA, CCNP and CISCO Certificate Instructor Trainer, Microsoft MOS master certification and won the Outstanding Teacher Award of Cisco Networking Academy. Have more than 10 years of network maintenance and professional training experience, has taught information technology courses for many companies and government departments.
Handout	Original online courseware provided by Cisco.
Instruction language	Cantonese
Handout language	Handouts in English
Duration	LECTURE: 27 hours in 9 sessions LAB A: 13.5 hours in 9 sessions LAB B: 13.5 hours in 9 sessions Total: 40.5 hours in 18 sessions
Schedule	LECTURE: 19:00-22:00, from Jul 2, 2025 to Aug 27, 2025 every Wednesday. LAB A: 19:00-20:30, from Jul 4, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025 every Friday. LAB B: 20:30-22:00, from Jul 4, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025 every Friday.
Fee	MOP2,200
Venue	Cyber-Lab (Rua Comandante Mata Oliveira, Ed. Associacao Industrial, 3-andar Macau)
Certificate	Certificate issued by Cisco, certifying the completion status of the student (for students who have attained at least 80% attendance and passed the assessment).
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Remark	This is one of the semesters for the whole CCNA curriculum, students are recommanded to study the CCNA curriculum in the order: 1, 2,and 3. The requirement of both attendance of lecture and lab are at least 80%.