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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CS 450 - Computer Network and Data Communications


Description:
Device protocols; network configurations; encryption; data compression and security; satellite networks.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CS 301, CS 311, and CS 325.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Communications Basics
    • Identify and explain the basic concepts of communication between computers.
  • Foundations for computer networks
    • Identify and explain the fundamentals for computer networks.
    • Identify the primary Local Area Networks architectures.
    • Identify the principle network topologies.
    • Recognize the difference between local and wide area networks.
  • Communication and network standards and standards bodies
    • Describe the purpose of communication and network standards and identify the primary standards bodies for networking.
    • Describe the nature and functionality of protocol layering in networking.
  • Communication and network protocols
    • Describe the concept and purpose of protocol for communication.
    • Define the principle protocols used in Local Area Networks.
    • Define the principle protocols used in Wide Area Networks and the Internet.
  • Fundamentals of Network Operating Systems
    • Recognize the purpose and basic operation of Network Operating Systems.
  • Message Flow and Control in Networking
    • Describe message flow from one station to another.
    • Describe how flow control is used in networking.
    • Describe error conditions and handling in networking.
    • Define packet switching and packet switched networks.
    • Recognize the concept and purpose of connection-oriented protocols for message handling.

 Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/21/02



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