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Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Networking
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: attain a comprehensive understanding of computer networks, encompassing various types and characteristics, and their integral role in contemporary society; identify and evaluate the key components of telecommunications systems, recognizing their significance in facilitating efficient data transmission and network management; analyse different network architectures, including hierarchical and peer-to-peer models, and assess their suitability for different organizational needs and objectives; distinguish between various network types, such as LANs, WANs, WLANs, MANs, SANs, PANs, EPNs, and VPNs, understanding their respective functionalities and applications; understand the functions and significance of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and the essential aspects of the Internet, including IP addresses, URLs, DNS, and the historical development from ARPANET; and explore potential future trends and advancements in networking technologies, recognizing their implications for future network infrastructures and digital connectivity.
Major Course Topics
Major topics include Foundations of Computer Networking; Networking Standards and the OSI Model; Fundamentals of Networking Transmission; The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Architecture; TCP/IP Mail Services and Network Diagnostics; Network Structures and Ethernet Frameworks; Networking Infrastructure and Devices; Wide Area Network Fundamentals; Wireless Communication Technologies; Exploring Virtualized Networks; Network Security Essentials; Unified Communications Over IP.