CIS 160 - Network Foundations5 Credits
This course is an introduction to computer networking with an emphasis on the principles of network security. This is a theory course that uses client-based tools and virtualization to explore foundational principles.
Pre-requisite(s) CSCI 100 min 2.0
FeesAcademic Technology Fee
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in CIS programs and industry professionals needing networking experience.
Active Date 20240401T16:33:36
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Network Communications Basics
- Linking Networks
- Network Topologies
- IP Addressing
- Network Applications
- Network Protocols
- Network Security Basics
- Dynamic encryption
- Small-scale Network Design
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the fundamental concepts, technologies, components and issues related to communications and data networks.
Design a basic network architecture given a specific need and set of hosts/clients.
Track and identify the packets involved in a simple TCP connection.
Use network monitoring tools to observe the flow of packets.
Perform network mapping.
Describe common network vulnerabilities.
Given a specific scenario, identify the design principles involved or needed.
Accurately analyze digital forensic images/evidence for an investigation.
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