IS 400A - Networking and Data Communications

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

This course examines data communications and network theory, design, and implementation. Topics include network architectures, transmission encoding, direct-link networks, switching, routing, network analysis, network algorithms, internetworking, addressing, name services, security, data compression, congestion control, and high-speed networking. Tactics enabling design and deployment of extranets and intranets are explored. Practical approaches for creating high-speed, highperformance network configurations to support multiple media applications in the corporate sector are examined. Current issues and future directions in business data communications will be investigated. Prerequisites: BE 223A and BE 226A. Four hours a week.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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