IS-162 Data Communications and Networks

Term: Fall 2008

Class Hours: 1300 - 1430 (1:00-2:30PM) Mondays & Tuesdays

Classroom: Building 18, Room 127

Instructor: Rick Udlock
Office Phone: 533-3795
Email: ricku@spokanefalls.edu
Office: 18-112H

Course Description:

A lecture/laboratory course with extensive hands-on laboratory experience in a broad spectrum of telecommunications topics. Telecommunications processes, principles, protocols and media are discussed in depth. Students use telecommunications and network software, and study the pros and cons of various systems. This course concentrates on lower four layers of the OSI model. Grades will be based on two exams, homework/lab assignments and a course project. The following topics will be covered:

• Telecommunications principles
• Networks and network concepts
• Network Media
• Networking Architecture
• Network Operating Systems
• Working with NW Operating Systems
• Network standards and protocols
• Network Security
• Solving network problems

Required Text and Materials:

Network+ Guide to Networks, Fourth Edition
by Tamara Dean

Prerequisites:

IS-160 or instructor's permission

Handouts:

OSI Model

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