Business Data Networks & Telecommunications

The course provides an introduction to various fundamental topics in the networking field. Major functions of data link, transport and network layers are addressed in this component in addition to some basics about physical and application layers. This component also summarizes the different functions of the five layers of the network model to enable students understand the big picture associated with the 5-layer network model. Wherever appropriate historic and available state of the art network options, and their respective strengths/weaknesses are discussed so that students can make informed choices based on specific business requirements.

Fall, Spring

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