TCOM 501 - Data Communications and Local Area Networks

Institution:

George Mason University

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Credits: 1.5 Network concepts; Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and layering; data coding; analog/digital communications review; physical layer and data link control; switching and multiplexing; commercial digital link standards; Data Link Layer Control (DLC) functions. DLC protocols; flow control; error control; link management; common link protocols. Local area networks (LANs); basics, definitions, media access control; LAN performance; LAN standards, rings and buses; bridging and frame relay. Prerequisites Graduate standing Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1.5 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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