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Network Foundations 1

ITC1251 / 3 q.h.
Formerly IT 4251.

Introduces principles of computer networks, network architectures, network topologies, network protocols, layering concepts (i.e., ISO/OSI, TCP/IP reference models), communication paradigms (point-to-point vs. multicast/broadcast, connectionless vs. connection oriented), and networking APIs (e.g., sockets). Uses examples from many real operating systems and networks (UNIX, MS-DOS, Windows, ATM, Token Rings) to reinforce concepts. Prereq. ITC 3305.

Section 1
CRN: 20419