EG 477 - Data Networks

(3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: EG 071 , EG 333 , EG 471 . The course begins with an overview of data and computer communications including an introduction to the TCP/IP protocol architecture. The area of data communication is surveyed including data transmission, transmission media, data encoding, data communication interface, data link control, and multiplexing. Wide area networking, including both circuit switched and packet switched implementation, is covered. Local area networking technology and implementations are reviewed. The course concludes with a look at Internet protocols, transmission control protocols, and security issues.