Networking and Communication

Catalog description

An introduction to data transmission concepts, interconnectivity, techniques, and solutions. Topics included are TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection model) Routing and Switching, IP addressing, Network Security, DNS (Domain Name System), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), virtualization, troubleshooting, network security, and other networking-related concepts. This course is directed toward the CompTIA Network+ Certification. Prerequisite: IS 201. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.