CIS 2151 - Computer Networks I

Institution:

Vermont Technical College (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

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Description:

fall/spring This course introduces the student to network protocols. The course covers physical, data link, network, transport, and application layer protocols. The TCP/IP protocol suite is discussed in detail. IPX/SPX is also discussed. Topics include ethernet and token ring networks, connectionless protocols, connection-oriented protocols, and application protocols such as SMTP, NNTP, and HTTP. Students learn about both hardware and software troubleshooting tools, security issues, and current topics such as IPv6. The way network software is written, both on the server side and the client side, is also covered. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CIS-2025 or CIS-2271.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vtc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 728-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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