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CIS179 Data Comm Concepts I

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  • CRN: 21792
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Frank C Taylor

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Textbooks

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Details about this class

Provides basic concepts of data communications and networking. Explores hardware, connectivity, signaling, addressing, network topologies, communication protocols, network design, switching, management, security and standards with emphasis on the TCP/IP protocol suite.

Prerequisite: CIS 120 or CIS 121 or EET 111 or MT 111 or instructor permission.

The text for this class, Business Data Communications and IT Infrastructures, 2nd edition, is available directly from the PCC bookstore.  (It can also be purchased directly from RedShelf or VitalSource) Paperback ISBN: 978-1-943153-12-1 eTextbooks ISBN: 978-1-943153-11-4

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Successfully participate in higher level Data Communication and Networking classes
  • Troubleshoot simple Data Communication problems
  • Design moderately complex networks using appropriate network architectures and hardware

 

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

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Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements

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Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.

The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.