Course Description
This course focuses on design, development and operation of a data communications system and computer network, and emphasizes managing data distribution and access. The course includes essential elements of networks including hardware, software and interfaces. Students use a networking software tool to build and analyze network models.
Learning Objectives
- Students learn network basics and the application layer, the physical and data link layers, the network and transport layers, local area networks and backbone networks, wide area networks and the internet, network security and management, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):