CST 311 - Intro to Computer Networks
Course Overview
Survey of Telecomm and Data Comm Technology Fundamentals, Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Internet and internetworking protocols including TCP/IP, network security and performance, emerging industry trends such as voice over the network and high speed networking. Designed as a foundation for students who wish to pursue more advanced network studies including certificate programs. Includes hands-on networking labs that incorporate Cisco CCNA lab components.
Source: CSUMB Course Catalog
Course Outcomes
- Explain layered architectures and the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Understand the functionality of essential networking applications and services.
- Implement socket-based communication in Python.
- Use simulation tools to configure and analyze network performance.
- Discuss wireless/mobile networking, multimedia transmission, and security basics.
Final Project: Subnetting & Group Chat over Mininet
The final coursework involved configuring a virtual network using Mininet...
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