Institutional Learning Outcomes: Current advances in computer technology are bringing a new dimension to small computer systems networking. The networking of fast, reliable, and inexpensive small computer systems is revolutionizing the organization of companies, downsizing applications, and is a major new area of employment. The course introduces the fundamentals of data communication and computer networks. A discussion of information transfer and data communication is followed by an overview of computer networks. Students focus on Local Area Networks (LAN), including their design, organization, installation, maintenance, and administration, as well as issues of data security, data backups and recovery. LAN access to Wide and Global computer networks is explored. Student learning is supported by a series of hands-on practical workshops and seminars on the design, installation, and administration of a typical LAN system. Prerequisite: C or better in COMP 1570
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Current advances in computer technology are bringing a new dimension to small computer systems networking. The networking of fast, reliable, and inexpensive small computer systems is revolutionizing the organization of companies, downsizing applications, and is a major new area of employment. The course introduces the fundamentals of data communication and computer networks. A discussion of information transfer and data communication is followed by an overview of computer networks. Students focus on Local Area Networks (LAN), including their design, organization, installation, maintenance, and administration, as well as issues of data security, data backups and recovery. LAN access to Wide and Global computer networks is explored. Student learning is supported by a series of hands-on practical workshops and seminars on the design, installation, and administration of a typical LAN system. Prerequisite: C or better in COMP 1570
