Course Catalog Information (24-25)
CIS 6
Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
Course Description
Concepts of communication, data communications, and networks. Overview of connectivity options, common protocols, local and wide area networks.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the various components, protocols, architectures, and applications of current communication and networking technologies, which are used in LANs, WANs, and the Internet.
- Define the basic properties of the TCP/IP, local area, wide area, and fiber optic networks.
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly CIS 66
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 261 and ESL 265, or ESL 461 and ESL 465, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5 CIS 3 or CIS 93
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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