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NET2110: Telecommunications 1
- Students learn how to select and use various wired and wireless telecommunication systems. By using the Internet, they investigate how communication principles, bandwidth, telecommunication infrastructure and wave spectrum affect telecommunication systems.
- Modules 1 - 4
- Lab: Packet Tracer
NET2060: Network Protocols
- Students acquire basic knowledge of upper-layer protocol suites that permit the networking of computers. They examine reasons for the extensive use of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in computer networks, and develop knowledge and skills relevant to installing, configuring and maintaining a TCP/IP client on a network.
- Modules 5 - 8
NET2050: Open System Interconnection
- Students develop knowledge of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model and its use as a conceptual framework for analyzing network communication tasks. They examine the OSI reference model characteristics, the functions of each of its seven layers and how data moves between layers of the reference model when computers establish a network connection.
- Modules 9 - 12
- Present the OSI model
NET2070: Local Area Networks
- Students extend their understanding of technologies used in a local area network (LAN) and examine specifications for an Ethernet LAN. They develop knowledge of a general strategy for network design and apply the strategy to design, implement and troubleshoot a small LAN.
- Modules 13 - 16
- Lab: design, implement and troubleshoot a small LAN
NET3100: Network Media & Devices, Security
- Students develop an understanding of different connectivity strategies for linking computers and security devices in a local area network (LAN). They acquire knowledge of industry standards for network cables and gain practical experience through installing cabling, connectors and other hardware components.
- Lab: installing cabling, connectors and other hardware components
- Lab: Cybersecurity Challenges
NET2910: NET Project B
- Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
NET2920: NET Project C
- Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
NET2950: NET Intermediate Practicum
- Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.