MIS 550 - Data Communications and Networking

Credit Hours: 3
This course explores both the hardware and software concepts relevant to current communications and networking technology and addresses the strategic importance of communications and networking in the current business environment. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of network technologies and the way these technologies can be integrated to support the strategic IT mission of businesses. Special attention is paid to network topology, internetworking, TCP/IP, switching, and routing. Topics also covered include wired and wireless network technologies, quality-of-service, network security, next generation networking technologies and opportunities that virtual computing service provision models provide.