INSE 320 Data Communications and Networking
Computer networks and data communications systems power the Internet and enable modern telecommunications systems that carry voice and data around the world. Learn how this technology provides access, transmission, security, and routing of information within an organization over wide geographical areas. You will learn how networks are interconnected and how they communicate with each other.
Cross Listed Courses
None
Corequisite
None
Washington Technology University
Syllabus
INSE 320 : Data Communications and Networking
5 Credits
Approved: 7/19/2018 2:28:41 PM
Course Description
Computer networks and data communications systems power the Internet and enable modern telecommunications systems that carry voice and data around the world. Learn how this technology provides access, transmission, security, and routing of information within an organization over wide geographical areas. You will learn how networks are interconnected and how they communicate with each other.
Course Required Resources
Solomon (2015). Fundamentals of Communications and Networking. Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Course Outcomes
Describe the fundamental concepts of data communications and networking
Identify different networking components and how they are used in a data communications system
Describe the OSI Reference Model and give examples of how each layer is used in data communications
Show how IP devices are addressed using IPv4 and IPv6
Illustrate strategies for securing network applications
Summarize the usefulness and importance of computer communication in today life and society
Course Keywords
Bandwidth, Internet, Packet loss, Reliable communication, Small office/home office (SOHO), Circuit-switched, Topology, Logical topology, Metcalf’s law, Network adapter, Packet-switched, Ethernet, Backbone, Address resolution, Broadcasting, Domain Name System, Encapsulation, Full and Half duplex, Network Address Translation (NAT), Link aggregation, Broadcast storm, Graph, Root bath, Spanning Tree Protocol, Switching loop, Business continuity planning, MTBF, MTTR, MTTI, SAN, Cost, Delay, Load, Load balancing, Dynamic Routing, Routing Protocols, Baselines, RTT
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Open Systems Authentication (OSA), Shared Key Authentication (SKA), IP telephony, PBX, QoS, Collaborative conference, Video conference, Attack surface, Availability, Firewall, Security breach, Security control
Assignment Summary
25% Project –Design of a Corporate WAN and LAN
In this project the student will step through a series of activities used to analyze and design a new data communications network for a client employing methods, tools and techniques learned in class. The project is designed to simulate a real-world process of designing an network system to support business objectives. The student will use stand networking modeling diagrams to communicate designs and model the communications system. Additionally, the student will provide a brief reflection on the project experience.
25% Instructor Determined Assignments, Collaboration and Participation (attendance and online activities)
The instructor will evaluate participation in the course and in online discussions. The instructor may also include other assignments. The instructor-determined assignments and discussions will be distributed and evaluated such that the total point value reflects the weighting given in the rubrics. The instructor will provide the grading criteria, rubrics, and directions for completing these assignments.
25% Mid Term Exam
Students should be prepared to answer a variety of types of questions pertinent to the concepts covered in or suggested by the course materials, assignments and activities. The instructor may provide additional information about the content, style, and grading criteria of this exam. The test will cover all concepts covered since the first day of class.
25% Final Exam
Students should be prepared to answer a variety of types of questions pertinent to the concepts covered in or suggested by the course materials, assignments and activities. The instructor may provide additional information about the content, style, and grading criteria of this exam. The exam will be limited to concepts covered since the mid-term.