Mark D. Lierley

Adjunct Faculty - Cisco Networking

Computer Information Systems

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 By appointment By appointment 

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CNT140AB Introduction to Networks 4 Credits

Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15089
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 - 10/10/2024
TuTh
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 15089 Students may contact the instructor at: mark.lierley@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 Credits

Focus on configuring switches and routers for use in small and medium size networks. Including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), First Hop Redundancy, Local area Network (LAN) and Switch security, and Static routing. Knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is also covered. Preparation for Cisco certification examination.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
36772
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
10/15/2024 - 12/13/2024
TuTh
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting).

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

Class 36772 Students may contact instructor at: mark.lierley@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

CNT140AB Introduction to Networks 4 Credits

Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28986
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
03/17/2025 - 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM - 9:15 PM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Students may contact instructor at: mark.lierley@mesacc.edu

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