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2025 Spring > UGRD > IT > IT 246

Introduction to Networks

Course #: IT 246

Description:
We will study basic data communication and networking concepts for LAN and WAN; network protocols with emphasis on Ethernet, PPP, TCP/IP, and WWW protocols, and mobile and wireless networks. Network applications include Telnet, ftp, email, distributed file systems, and client-server applications. We survey network security issues. We will do hands-on network simulation and network sniffing exercises to see how these technologies work in practice.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110 or Co-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
10 9002
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Stone,Mark H On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110 or Co-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110
Course Attributes:
11 9788 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Banjo,Temitayo
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110 or Co-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110
Course Attributes: