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Nov 03, 2024
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CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3 Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Description: This course introduces students to the key concepts of data communications, telecommunications and networking. The course provides a solid introduction to networking fundamentals including key acronyms, protocols and components that are essential to understanding how networks operate today. Upon completion, the student will have a solid understanding of how information travels from a source computer to a destination computer across a complex network.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Recommended: Computer experience
Course Category: Occupational This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall Check Course Availability
Students who already have this knowledge may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits Course Competencies
- Compare network devices.
- Troubleshoot network problems using appropriate tools and processes.
- Explore options for managing and optimizing networks.
- Characterize how protocols function within a layered communication system.
- Explain how addresses are used to exchange information.
- Summarize methods and tools used to improve network security.
- Examine current technologies used in local area networks (LANs).
- Identify technologies used in wide area networks (WANs).
- Determine appropriate media and connectors for various networking scenarios.
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