ISCS 371 - Network Communications

3 credits.
A study of voice and data communications concepts, including network components, strategies, topologies, planning and design issues, security considerations, evaluation/performance criteria, and management control requirements. Topics cover physical components as well as theoretical issues. Course includes in-class lectures as well as hands-on lab experiences with physical media, microcomputer connectors, and network operating systems.

Prerequisite(s): ISCS 370 (may be taken concurrently), CMSC 140, or CMSC 160.
Corequisite(s): None.