ITCE 352 Computer Networks for IS (3-2-3)
Prerequisite: ITIS 253
Course Description
Concepts of data communications and computer networks. Topics covered: Introduction to data communication (signal types, transmission media, modems); physical layer; network types, topology and categories; protocols; standards; OSI model; error detection (VRC, LRC, CRC); data link control; Bit oriented data link protocols; Local Area Networks (LAN technology, Ethernet); networking devices; introduction to TCP/IP protocol suite (addressing, network layer, transport layer, ARP, ICMP, FTP, HTTP); wireless LAN.