I. Course Title: Data Communications and Networking
II. Course Number: ITEC 205
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
V. Course Description:
The course will cover the fundamentals of data transmission over computer networks.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. Students that have earned credit for ITEC 350 cannot subsequently earn credit for ITEC 205. Students may not take ITEC 205 and ITEC 350 concurrently.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topics include:
1) Computer Networks
a. Client-Server networks
b. Peer-to-Peer networks
c. OSI model
d. WAN
2) Internet Addressing
a. MAC addresses
b. DNS
c. IP addresses
3) Data Transport
a. TCP/IP protocols
b. Routers
c. Switching
4) Networking Hardware
a. Structured cables
b. Wireless access
c. NAS
d. SAN
5) Cloud Computing
a. Remote Access
b. Protocols and Utilities
c. Authentication Protocols
6) Network Security
a. Security Risks
b. Security Policies
c. Secure Network Design
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
This course will be taught in lecture format.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Students who complete this course will be able to:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessments, which may include in-class exams, presentations, homework assignments, projects, labs, and quizzes will be used to measure each student’s performance.
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
April 6, 2017
March 01, 2021