ELEC 120V - Network Fundamentals

4 credits

Students learn to understand and use accurate network data linkage approaches, contemporary network connections services and the security requirements of the data network industry. Students will be able to describe the underlying concepts implemented in today’s data networks as they analyze and describe the functionality of the ISO/OSI network architecture. Students will be able to identify the current Ethernet standards and how they are used and why as well as identifying a wide range of network devices and the services they provide. Students will work in a contemporary network lab and with computer simulation software throughout to complement and reinforce faculty lectures and discussion.

Corequisite: ELEC 124V Electronics for Telecommunications.
Prerequisites: ELEC 104N Electrical Circuits - Verizon.