Course Description
This course covers various topics in computer networks communication. It includes protocols that govern way communication takes place on the network, the parameters for routing and network analysis and dissemination strategies in the static and dynamic networks. The OSI model and other related topics are also discussed in this course. The course further discusses on how to plan and implement a network in a small and wide areas. Installation of Server/Client based scenarios are also discussed which involves at the same time sub-netting huge networks into small networks called subnets.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course the students should demonstrate knowledge and ability to the following:
- Understand basics of computer network communications
- Understand and identify network devices and their role/functions within a given network.
- Identify the different types of network topologies and protocols.
- Explain the layers of the OSI model and TCP/IP. Explicitly explain the functions for each layer.
- Understand and building the skills of sub-netting.
- Be able to administer a network regardless its size.
- Familiarity with the basic protocols of computer networks, and the way they can be used to assist in network design and implementation.
