Network Communications

Catalog description

A study of voice and data communications concepts, including network components, strategies, topologies, planning and design issues, security considerations, evaluation/performance criteria, and management control requirements. Topics cover physical components as well as theoretical issues. Course includes in-class lectures as well as hands-on lab experiences with physical media, microcomputer connectors, and network operating systems. Prerequisite(s): ISCS 370 (may be taken concurrently), CMSC 140 , or CMSC 160 . Corequisite(s): None.