CIS 580 Data Networking
The topics in this course include data communications, data Link control, data encoding, Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols (TCP/IP), and security related to the Internet. Communications Architecture considering the seven layer protocol system are addressed. Other topics are Circuit and Packet Switching, Frame Relay, and Asynchronous Transfer (ATM). Network Management using SNMP are covered. Understanding of the design and implementation of the Internet are emphasized. Prerequisite: CIS530.