CMSC 406 - Computer Networks

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA This course should give students a background in the basic tenets, current practices, and future directions in the merging of computer and communications technology. The student will consider both the physical and logical transfer of data, and will be introduced to international standards such as the OSI architecture, and various network access and Internet standards. The course will emphasize Internet protocols such as TCP and IP. The topics covered will include an analysis of the problems and limitations imposed by the physical channel, wireless networks, comparative switching techniques, routing, congestion control, and higher-level protocols needed to complete the end-user to end-user exchange. Offered every fall. Prerequisites: MATH 130, CMSC 121, CMSC 330

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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