CIS 2321 - Introduction to Lan And Wan

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North Georgia Technical College

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Description:

Prerequisite: CIS 106 or advisor approval Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging network technology. Topics include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social-studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building and environmental codes and regulations. Topics include: computer basics, OSI model, Local Area Networks (LANs), Layer 1-electronics and signals; media, connections, and collisions, Layer 2-concepts and technologies, basic network design and documentation, structured cabling, Layer 3-routing and addressing; Protocols, Layer 4- the transportlayer, Layer 5-the session layer, Layer 6-the presentation layer, and Layer 7 - the application layer

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.northgatech.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 754-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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