This course introduces students to the
fundamentals of computer networks, data communications hardware and software,
and use of these components in computer networks. Students will investigate issues
of networking from the lowest levels of data transmission and wiring to the
highest levels of application software, explaining how underlying technologies
provide services and how Internet applications use those services. Topics
covered include OSI model, LAN, WAN, packet transmission, internetworking,
TCP/IP, WWW, Java technology, network control, and performance considerations. Credit,
3 semester hours. PREREQ: CSC
1750 and 1760 or CSC 2050.