COS 338: Introduction to Networking

3 credits

Introduces basic computer networking concepts, terminology, hardware and software components. Provides the students opportunities to establish, modify, and maintain software and hardware components of a local area network. Provides the student specific applied skill opportunities with widely recognized and utilized network operation systems. Further develops the students’ understanding of network issues including network topologies, standards, procedures, security, careers, as well as the economic and social implications of networking. Offered Spring.

Prerequisite(s): COS 206 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.