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Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking

X433 (2 semester units in EECS)

A requirement in the Certificate Program in Computer Information Systems: Analysis and Design

This course provides an introduction to data communications and is the ideal first course in networking technology. It provides a practical understanding of relevant terminology, concepts, and other information necessary to make you literate in data communications. By the end of the course, you should be able to make intelligent decisions about the appropriate design, purchase, integration, and use of data communications equipment and systems. You should understand today's data communications technology and be prepared to understand future advances in technology, products, and standards.

Topics include traditional telecommunications; basic communications concepts; transmission and interface standards; data integrity, security, architectures, and protocols; wide area networks and local area networks; internetworking; and digital telecommunications.

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