Skip to Content

CNT 120 - Network Communications Technology I

Institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
Subject:
Computer Networking Technology
Description:
Introduces students to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network system, such as protocols, standards, addressing, media, topologies, and hardware. Other topics addressed are: basic terminology associated with networks, uses of networks, network architectures, TCP/IP Protocols, tools for troubleshooting TCP/IP networks, structured cabling, networking media, signaling methods, transmission flaws, wireless local area networks (WLANs), and virtualization. Additional focus is placed on the objectives on teh Network+ exam to help students prepare for the Network+ certification exam. However, this course is not sponsored, nor endorsed, nor affiliated with CompTIA, Inc. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and MATH 055 (or MATH 051) or MATH 045; or permission of the Instructor.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
( MATH 022, 070, 080, 090, 091, 100, 103, 104, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121, 122, or 202 ) & ( ( ( ENGL 003 or 007 ) & ENGL 051 ) or ( ESL 070, ENGL 057, 101(H), 102(H), 104, or 106 ) )
Corequisites:
ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Multiple
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 780-2300
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.