CIS 163 - Routing and Switching Essentials

    Recent Professors
    B. Houshiar
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Course is preparation for CISCO certification.