Business Data Communications

Catalog description

This course can be used as a business elective for BS management majors. It introduces the subject of data communication and the use of telecommunication in business applications. Topics include client-server architecture, network hardware and software, distributed computing, key issues in telecommunication and network management, and the fundamentals of data communications. In addition to this, the course covers both legacy networks and modern high-speed networks used in business communications. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIA 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Define the term network, identify the network elements, distinguish LANs, WANs, and SOHO LANs; discuss IP and Ethernet addresses. 2. Describe and demonstrate common layered and hybrid TCP/IP-OSI standards architecture. 3. Describe security threats and security planning principles; identify types of attackers, discuss firewall protection and access control. 4. Describe network management including cost analysis, management tools and methods; explain binary data and digital signaling; understand UTP and optical fiber cabling and signaling; discuss network topologies. 5. Describe Ethernet LANs including data link layer and Wireless LANs including 802.1x transmission standards, security and management. 6. Explain radio signal propagation; describe the 802.11 wireless standards and operation. 7. Explain 802.11 WLAN security, wireless LAN management and cellular data service; describe local wireless technologies. 8. Explain TCP/IP, IP, TCP, and UTP, describe how routers make routing decisions, understand ARP, and MPLS. 9. Explain IP subnet, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System, and Secure Internet communication; understand VPNs, and Directory server basics; describe networked application architectures including client/server, email, VOIP, cloud computing, and P2P. View Class Schedule