Introduction to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern digital network, such as OSI model, protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems; topics include in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security; preparation of the skills required to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ITSV 272 or concurrent enrollment; approval of instructor; sophomore classification Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
Introduction to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern digital network, such as OSI model, protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems; topics include in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security; preparation of the skills required to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ITSV 272 or concurrent enrollment; approval of instructor; sophomore classification Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
