CS 450 - Computer Network and Data Communications

Description:
The course deals with networking and data communication utilizing the concepts of device and network protocols, network configurations, encryption, data compression and security.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Academic Writing I and Academic Writing II and CS 301 and CS 311 and CS 325; MATH 172 or MATH 173, with a grade of C or higher in all courses.

Credits: (4)

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

Identify and explain the basic concepts of communication among computers.
Identify and explain the fundamentals of computer networks, primary LAN architectures, network topologies, and the difference between local and wide area networks.
Analyze the purpose of communication and network standards and identify the primary standards bodies for networking.
Examine the nature and functionality of protocol layering in networking.
Explain and classify the basic operation of network operating systems.
Evaluate the messaging mechanisms of networks.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/23/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg