CS 325 Networking

This course examines computer networks and data communication. Topics covered include: telecommunications history; transmission media; transmission characteristics; error detection and correction; local and wide area networking applications; standard network models; industry standards; protocols; network management; wireless and mobile networks; network security.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring Odd, Spring A

Outcomes

1. Describe the network protocol stack such as the application, transport, network, data link, and physical layers
2. Describe local area networks, and wireless and mobile networks
3. Explain major design and performance issues in computer networks
4. Describe the basic concepts of network security