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CIST-105 - Introduction to Data Communication and Networking

Minimum Credits: 3 Length: 60 hours Prerequisites: CIST 101 Delivery Method: Blended Cost: $681.87 Course Outline: https://outlines.cotr.bc.ca/pdf/courses/Course-outline-CIST-105-Fall-2024.pdf

In this course learners will study the fundamentals of computer networking, protocols, components, major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and will be able to configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks. Students will learn how to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end to end connectivity between remote devices. Students will also learn how to implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.The topics include TCP/IP protocol suite, multiplexing/switching techniques, basic error detection and correction, elementary data link protocols, flow control and an introduction to routing and congestion control issues, multiple access protocols, networking and internet-working devices, LANs and WANs.