Cybersecurity Center
CSEC321 Network Fundamentals
Introduction to the diverse software and hardware components of a computer network. Topics include OSI and TCP/IP network architecture, overview of TCP/IP protocols, access networks, network topologies, circuit, packet and virtual circuit switching, switched LANs, and LAN Security. Prerequisite: CS 114 or 214.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to describe the fundamental networking concepts. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of hardware and software components of a computer network.Â
- Explain OSI and TCP/IP network architecture, ethernet, overview of TCP/IP protocols, access networks, network topologies, circuit, packet and virtual circuit switching, switched LANs.Â
- Demonstrate an understanding of layer Ethernet.
- Explain simple network architectures with a set of nodes.Â
- Students will be able to trace and identify the packets involved in a simple TCP connection. Use tools such as Wireshark to view network packets.Â
- Describe common wired and wireless network vulnerabilities.
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