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Sep 27, 2024
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IT 351 - Computer Networks Description: Computer network communications including LAN and WAN Topologies, Protocols and Services, such as TCP/IP, and Ethernet, within the context of the OSI Reference Model. Formerly IT 452, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: junior standing or above.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define fundamental networking concepts, components, and functions and the three basic network designs
- Describe how network components are linked either by physical media such as cable or by wireless methods such as infrared or radio transmissions
- Explain the theoretical structure which forms the foundation of all network activity (OSI model)
- Identify the different network components such as drivers, packets, and protocols
- Explain how the access methods control the flow of data across the network
- Describe the major components, features, and functions of the primary network architectures or layouts
- Describe the operating system, applications, utilities, and special languages that make it possible for networks to provide the services they do. (Client/Server)
- Explain what is involved in managing and supporting a network in its day-to-day functions of providing services to its users
- Describe how networks grow from a LAN into larger WAN’ s
- Describe how to manage a network to keep it running smoothly
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 1/17/2002
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