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CITA 200 - Data Communications and Networking


Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course introduces data communications and networking concepts, terminology, and technologies. Topics include the digital representation of information, networking protocols, networking hardware, network topologies, LANs, WANs, the Internet, network operating systems, ensuring reliability and integrity, network security, and network management.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
  1. Apply principles of networking and network protocols in modern day situations
  2. Use devices for connecting networks
  3. Apply principles to connect through a cabled network
  4. Apply principles to connect through a wireless network
  5. Apply the layers of the Network Communication Process
  6. Use Virtual Private Networks across public networks such as the internet
  7. Apply methods to secure networks using firewalls, AVS and NPAs
  8. Apply methods to design, maintain, and troubleshoot a LAN network