Course Title:
Data Communications and Networks
Course Description:
Introduces and justifies the need for communications networks. Describes the various standards and procedures currently available for transporting data over distance. Discusses rates, formats, modulation techniques, error detection/recovery, and standards. Also introduces the concept of local area networks (LANs) and their role in the data communications arena. The seven-layer ISO model is used as the basis for both major segments of the course. A variety of different protocols are discussed.
Fall Offering:
Odd
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Summer 1 Offering:
Even
Prerequisite 1:
CET U521
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
