Computer Information Systems - CIS 171
Introduction to Networking
3 Credit Hours3 Lecture Hours
Course Description
This course introduces students to the key concepts of data communications, telecommunications and networking. The course provides a solid introduction to networking fundamentals including key acronyms, protocols and components that are essential to understanding how networks operate today. Upon completion, the student will have a solid understanding of how information travels from a source computer to a destination computer across a complex network.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Compare network devices.
- Troubleshoot network problems using appropriate tools and processes.
- Explore options for managing and optimizing networks.
- Characterize how protocols function within a layered communication system.
- Explain how addresses are used to exchange information.
- Summarize methods and tools used to improve network security.
- Examine current technologies used in local area networks (LANs).
- Identify technologies used in wide area networks (WANs).
- Determine appropriate media and connectors for various networking scenarios.
Course Schedule
| 171 | 142771 | Intro Networking | ONL | 3 | Baron TS | 31/31/0 | Open | $0.00 | |
| 171 | 142845 | Intro Networking | MC | 3 | Petteys R | 22/22/0 | Open | $40.00 | W 01:00 PM-03:52 PM HS850
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| 171 | 122771 | Intro Networking | ONL | 3 | Baron TS | 21/31/0 | Open | $0.00 | |
| 171 | 112770 | Intro Networking | ONL | 3 | Baron TS | 5/31/0 | Open | $0.00 | |
| 171 | 112771 | Intro Networking | ONL | 3 | Baron TS | 4/31/0 | Open | $0.00 | |