CST 281: Intro to Communication Network

Effective Jan 1, 2009

Description:

Introduction to Communication Networks: This course introduces networking concepts and protocol using the TCP/IP protocol stack. The concepts covered include IP addressing, subnetting, network hardware, network theory, TCP/IP protocols and applications. The course emphasizes hands-on networking skills as well as understanding of networking principles and concepts. (CCNA1 equivalent)

Changes since Feb 26, 2008

Introduction to Communication Networks: This course is designed as a first semester course on networking theory and application and will present topics onintroduces networking standards, concepts, topologies, mediaconcepts and terminology including Ethernet, LANs, WANs,protocol using the OSI model, TCP/IP, cabling,TCP/IP protocol stack. The concepts covered include IP addressing, subnetting, network hardwarehardware, network theory, TCP/IP protocols and various protocols.applications. The course emphasizes building a basichands-on networking skills as well as understanding of networking principles and concepts. (Offered only as interest warrants.)(CCNA1 equivalent)

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Units

4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None

Changes to Prerequisites, Corequisites and Registration Restrictions:

None

CST 281: Networking Fundamentals

Effective Feb 26, 2008

Description:

This course is designed as a first semester course on networking theory and application and will present topics on networking standards, concepts, topologies, media and terminology including Ethernet, LANs, WANs, the OSI model, TCP/IP, cabling, IP addressing, subnetting, network hardware and various protocols. The course emphasizes building a basic understanding of networking principles and concepts. (Offered only as interest warrants.)

Units

3 to 4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None