Computer Network and Data Communication

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the technology of data communications facilities, networking systems, and communications software, the architecture of the computer networks, and the data communication and network applications. Students will investigate issues of networking from the lowest levels of data transmission and wiring to the highest levels of application software, explaining how underlying technologies provide services and how Internet applications use those services. Topics covered include OSI model, LAN, WAN, packet transmission, internetworking, TCP/IP, WWW, Java technology, network control, and performance considerations. PREREQ: CSC 1750 and CSC 1760 or CSC 2050.