Download 1648 Discovery 4 - Designing and Supporting Computer Network

21st Century Standards Profile
Engineering and Technical
Course Title: Discovery 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
WVEIS Code 1648
Student’s Name______________________________________________________________________________________________
School__________________________________________________Instructor____________________________________________
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to collecting customer requirements, translating those requirements into
equipment and protocol needs, and creating a network topology which addresses the needs of the customer. Areas of study include
network design concepts, gathering network requirements, characterizing the existing network, identifying application impacts on
network designs, creating the network design, using IP addressing in the network design, prototyping campus networks, prototyping the
WAN, and preparing the proposal. Students will demonstrate knowledge and technical expertise in the skills necessary to design small
Enterprise LANs and WANs. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics and students will explore a variety of career
opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of
course concepts and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to occupations
in networking. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA for
additional co-curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement, develop student leadership, and support experiential learning.
Course components also address the 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for
classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.
Level of Competence:
 Above Mastery: The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated
application of knowledge and skills that exceed standard. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed.
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Mastery: The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of
knowledge and skills that meet standard. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work
independently.
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Partial Mastery: The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills
characterized by errors and/or omissions. Performance needs further development and supervision.
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Standard 1: Network Design Concepts
Objectives
The student will
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discover how a hierarchical network
design creates a stable, reliable,
scalable network.
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determine the factors to be considered
when the Core Layer of a network is
designed and implemented.
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determine the factors to be considered
when the Distribution Layer of a
network is designed and implemented.
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determine the factors to be considered
when the Access Layer of a network is
designed and implemented.
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examine the benefits and security
implications of creating server farms.
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examine the considerations of an
implementation of a wireless network
design.
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determine the factors that affect the
implementation of VPNs, including how
remote workers can be supported.
Standard 2: Gathering Network Requirements
Objectives
The student will
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illustrate the Cisco Lifecycle Services
approach (PPDIOO).
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demonstrate how to respond to a
customer RFP or RFQ.
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examine the functions of each member
of network partner team.
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determine technical requirements and
constraints of the organization to
determine the scope of the project.
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assess design considerations for
manageability.
Standard 3: Characterizing the Existing Network
Objectives
The student will
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document an existing network to
identify strengths and weaknesses in
the design.
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use CCO to determine the appropriate
IOS version to support network
requirements.
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install the appropriate IOS to support
network requirements.
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use CCO to determine the appropriate
hardware features.
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install upgrades to support network
requirements using safe practices and
procedures.
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perform a wireless site survey.
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organize collected data into a new
network design.
Standard 4: Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design
Objectives
The student will
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determine how applications and traffic
flow can affect the design of the
network.
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determine how Quality of Service is
implemented on the LAN/WAN.
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examine the options for supporting
voice and video traffic on the network.
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document the network requirements of
specific categories of applications.
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diagram the application traffic flows
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through the network.
Standard 5: Creating the Network Design
Objectives
The student will
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analyze business goals and application
requirements to determine what factors
affect the network design.
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utilize the hierarchical design model to
develop a cost-effective network design
that matches the organization’s
requirements.
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examine appropriate WAN connectivity
options to meet the organization’s
requirements.
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examine wireless connectivity options,
based on the results of the wireless
survey.
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examine security options, including
placement of firewalls, IDS, and ACLs.
Standard 6: Using IP Addressing in the Network Design
Objectives
The student will
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examine the use of a hierarchical
routing and addressing scheme.
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choose a routing protocol based on
logical network requirements.
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design a route summarization strategy.
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create an IP address and naming
scheme to support growth and efficient
routing protocol operation.
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examine IPv6 to IPv4 interactions.
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explore IPv6 implementations.
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implement IPv6 on a Cisco device.
Standard 7: Prototyping Campus Networks
Objectives
The student will
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examine a prototype of the network
design.
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perform simulated or prototype tests of
important design elements.
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perform proof-of-concept tests on LAN
design elements.
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determine risks and weaknesses in the
design based on the proof-of-concept
test conclusions.
Standard 8: Prototyping the WAN
Objectives
The student will
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compare methods to prototype remote
connectivity support.
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examine the components of frame
relay.
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configure a frame relay connection
between two Cisco routers.
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compare VPN technologies available to
connect remote sites.
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configure a VPN client to connect to a
VPN server.
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perform a proof-of-concept test of WAN
and remote site connectivity.
Standard 9: Preparing the Proposal
Objectives
The student will
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create a bill of material for a proposed
network upgrade.
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plan for internetwork implementation,
including timelines, downtime
requirements and installation
requirements.
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compare software and hardware
support contract options.
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prepare a network proposal, including
implementation schedule and cost
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summary.
Standard 10: Student Organization Participation
Objectives
The student will
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student organizations.
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participation in student organization
activities such as meetings, programs,
projects, and competitions.
ET.O.DSCN.10.3 discover the benefits and
responsibilities of participation in
student, professional, and civic
organizations as an adult.
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