ITS 124
Introduction to Networking
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Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, as well as to describe networking technologies, basic design principles and adhere to wiring standards and use testing tools. Also introduces the student to network security concepts.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
- List and describe the basic elements of computer networking.
- List and describe common network services with their associated functions and other aspects.
- Evaluate implementation of five common network services according to a given organizational scenario.
- Identify and describe common cable and wireless transmission media with their associated cost, ease of installation, capacity, attenuation and immunity from interference characteristics.
- Evaluate implementation of common network and internetwork connectivity devices according to a given organizational scenario.
- Categorize numerous networking topics and methods using the OSI Reference Model as a conceptual framework.
Credits:3
Lecture Hours:3
Prerequisites: ITS 104 With a Grade of "C" or better, and ITS 121 With a Grade of "D" or better
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