Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Network Concepts

Introduction to Network Concepts - ITN 101 at Northern Virginia Community College

ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts: Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity.

Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
27151	ITN 101-001M	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
27082	ITN 101-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
27979	ITN 101-001W	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
43980	ITN 101-002A	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Honors Option
43346	ITN 101-002L	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
42223	ITN 101-002M	3	Tu	6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
43348	ITN 101-040L	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2025-02-04	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
27084	ITN 101-040N	3	M W	4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
28581	ITN 101-040W	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Woodbridge	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
53593	ITN 101-80YN	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-03-25	Annandale	P
2nd 7 Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
27263	ITN 101-E05L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
27264	ITN 101-E40M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts January 21.
25311	ITN 101-E60N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 18.
25418	ITN 101-E61W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 18.
25421	ITN 101-E70W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. Starts March 4.
57412	ITN 101-E80W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32612	ITN 101-070A	3	M W	6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. 2nd 6 Week
31811	ITN 101-50YW	3	F	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
31843	ITN 101-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 19.
32066	ITN 101-E55N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.
32067	ITN 101-E85M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-07-01	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Starts July 1.
32068	ITN 101-E86W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-07-01	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Starts July 1.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
48213	ITN 101-001A	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Alexandria	P
67708	ITN 101-001M	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:10 p.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	P
46693	ITN 101-001N	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
48268	ITN 101-001W	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Woodbridge	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
67903	ITN 101-002A	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Alexandria	P
49044	ITN 101-002L	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
48068	ITN 101-002N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 1st 7 Week
67625	ITN 101-003N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
46111	ITN 101-01YL	3	Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Reston Center	HY
50% of class time meets in person, at Reston Center; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
48990	ITN 101-040W	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2025-09-09	Woodbridge	P
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
48991	ITN 101-41YW	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m.	2025-09-09	Woodbridge	HY
47532	ITN 101-60YL	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2025-08-25	Reston Center	HY
50% of class time meets in person, at Reston Center; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 1st 7 Week Hybrid Course
67709	ITN 101-60YM	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
46251	ITN 101-60YW	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.	2025-08-25	Woodbridge	P
Hybrid Course 1st 7 Week 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
67905	ITN 101-80YA	3	Sa	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-10-22	Alexandria	HY
2nd 7 Week 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
48069	ITN 101-80YN	3	Th	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-10-22	Annandale	HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 2nd 7 Week Hybrid Course
48717	ITN 101-E05M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 25.
49945	ITN 101-E06W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 25.
48718	ITN 101-E40L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 25.
66125	ITN 101-E41W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 25.
66117	ITN 101-E42L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 25.
48719	ITN 101-E60A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 22.
50628	ITN 101-E61L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 22.
50779	ITN 101-E80N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
50782	ITN 101-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.

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