Routing and Network Configuration
Overview
The certificate in Routing and Networking Configuration is a CCNA level series of routing and networking configuration courses.
This sequence of courses will assist the student in preparing for national certification. The certificate focuses on the configuration of the physical infrastructure supporting networked systems.
Students must earn a cumulative grade of “C” or better in all courses offered within the Information Systems Technology Department to be eligible for graduation.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-285 |
PC Hardware Concepts PC Hardware Concepts ID: CPT-285 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-201 |
Cisco Internetworking Concepts Cisco Internetworking Concepts ID: IST-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-202 |
Cisco Router Configuration Cisco Router Configuration ID: IST-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, token ring, fiber distributed data interface TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator's role and function. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-203 |
Advanced Cisco Router Configuation Advanced Cisco Router Configuation ID: IST-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of configuring Cisco routers. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,384.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-285 |
PC Hardware Concepts PC Hardware Concepts ID: CPT-285 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-201 |
Cisco Internetworking Concepts Cisco Internetworking Concepts ID: IST-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. |
• | 3 | |||
| IST-202 |
Cisco Router Configuration Cisco Router Configuration ID: IST-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, token ring, fiber distributed data interface TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator's role and function. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-203 |
Advanced Cisco Router Configuation Advanced Cisco Router Configuation ID: IST-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of configuring Cisco routers. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,384.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Pursue National Certification
This certificate will assist the student in preparing for national certification with CCNA-level routing and network configuration courses.