3.00 Credits
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.
Prerequisite:
( 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 ) )
Corequisite:
ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106