Data Communications
Syllabus
Course Information
Organization Tri-County Technical College - Business and Public Services Division - Computer and Information Technology Department
Course Number IST 220
Credits 3
Contact Hours 3

Description
This course is a study of the fundamentals of data communications. Basic signaling, networking, and various transmission media are covered.

Prerequisites
CPT 176 - Microcomputer Operating Systems
CPT 234 - C Programming I

Textbooks
Comer, Douglas. Computer Network and Internets. Pearson/Prentice Hall. 2009. Edition: 5th. 
Stoll, Cliff. The Cuckoo's Egg. Pocket. 2005. 

Learner Supplies
Storage media: USB drive. 
General course supplies. 

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain topologies and protocols used for LANs and WANs
2. Design a TCP/IP network
3. Identify key aspects of network security
4. Illustrate the layers of the OSI model and which layers are used in the TCP/IP protocol suite
5. Select appropriate media, equipment, and connection methods for data communications

Grading Information
Grading Rationale
MidTerm Exam 20%
Final Exam 30%
Quizzes 20%
Assignments 30%
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Total 100%


Grading Scale
A 90% or above
B 80% - 89%
C 70% -79%
D 60% - 69%
F below 60%