Computer Networks & Security

Catalog description

This course covers Network systems including transmission media, packet transmission, circuit/packet switching technology, LAN technology and network topology, TCP/IP, internetworking; Network applications and security issues are investigated. An overview of LANs, WANs, data communication, and routing methods will be provided using software simulation tools. As a cross-listed course, Computer Networks & Security may not be taken more than once using a different letter prefix, given that only one completion will be counted toward degree requirements.