CIS 2660 - Networking and Data Communications

This course provides an introduction to modern computer networking, data communications, network security, and associated technologies. The content focuses on the design, implementation, administration, and security of computer (wired and wireless) networks and data communications. The concepts of business networks as business process integration (BPI) tools to facilitate business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) operations are also discussed. Case projects and hands-on labs are used throughout the course.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CIS 1020 or CIS 1100 or CS 1050 or CS 1000 or FCS 2250 or HPHE 1490.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to students with sophomore status or higher; and a major, pre-major, or minor in Business Administration, General Business; or Telecommunication and Information Management from College of Arts and Sciences.