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2026 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 - Open to IT-BS and CM majors. Students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
10 3406
-
Stone,Mark On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 30
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110 or Co-req: IT 110 or MSIS 110 - Open to IT-BS and CM majors. Students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026
Course Attributes:
11 14279 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Banjo,Temitayo Wheatley-Peters W02-0125
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 1
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: