NETW 220 - Data Communications and Networks

3 Credits
This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 120; CISP 111 or NETW 101
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Discuss the terminology, concepts, and capabilities of data communication systems.
2. Compare different data transmission media and discuss the factors that influence the choice of a medium.
3. Compare and contrast network topologies.
4. Discuss the uses of the Internet.
5. Explain data flow, transmission error sources, and methods of error detection and correction.
6. Describe the functions of the seven layers of the OSI Reference Model.
7. Discuss networking hardware, including hubs, bridges, routers, modems, CSU/DSUs.
8. Discuss data security issues.
9. Demonstrate written proficiency by preparing a research paper on data communications topics.