Networks: Routing & Switching

Catalog description

This course develops foundational understanding of networking fundamentals and advanced concepts with hands-on practice and simulations to develop student’s skills with real-world application of modern telecommunication problems plaguing today’s corporations. The Introduction to Networks component of this course provides a comprehensive overview of networking; from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. This course emphasizes theoretical concepts and practical application, while providing opportunities for students to gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to design, install, operate, and maintain networks in small-to-medium businesses, as well as enterprise and service provider environments. The Routing and Switching component of the course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in simple networks. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for basic functionality.