CIS 273 - TCP/IP and Network Architectures

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course introduces students to the key concepts of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). The world’s largest network, the Internet, is also one of the world’s most powerful communication tools. Students learn the underlying applications, components and protocols of TCP/IP and its necessary link to the Internet and how to identify TCP/IP layers, components and functions. Navigation tools, TCP/IP services and troubleshooting methodologies are also reviewed.

Prerequisites: CIS 171 or CNT 210.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Examine IP addressing and related protocols.
Examine the protocols used to transport data over the Internet.
Examine Basic TCP/IP services.
Examine the Domain Name System Protocol.
Examine the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
Examine methods of securing TCP/IP Environments.
Examine routing in the IP Environment.
Identify principles of monitoring and managing IP Networks.
Identify the key features of Internet Protocol Version 6.