TE 111 - Telecommunications I - Verizon

Credit Hours: 4

This course is designed to train students in the organization, architecture, setup, maintenance, hardware and software aspects of local area networks. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: introduction to networks; types and characteristics of different network architectures and network topologies; intra and inter-network devices; network operating systems; peer-to-peer and client/server environments; LAN setup and maintenance, network printing; and internal web server. A hands-on approach will be taken, with team projects throughout.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

describe LAN organization and operation;
describe the purpose and function of various LAN protocols;
describe the purpose and function of LAN interconnection technologies;
use LANs for data communications;
use network analysis software to view, verify, and troubleshoot network traffic conditions;
work productively as a team, practicing project leadership, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution in a networked environment; and
practice problem solving via the planning, organization and delivery of projects in a networked environment.

Prerequisites: TE 101 or permission of the instructor.
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