CISC131 Data Communications & LANs

This course provides the foundation for work in data communications and local area networks. It introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models (OSI & TCP/IP) of the internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for major networking devices, and implement IP addressing schemes. This is the first semester of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Formerly CISC231.

Credits

4 credits

Lecture/Lab Ratio

4:0

Notes

Additional course fees apply