May 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

CP 250 - Data Communications and Interfacing


Credit Hours: 3

Study of the characteristics, protocol, and operation systems and networks designed to interface with the computer. Methods of data transmission, types of communication networks, and interfacing with various communication lines are discussed.

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

  1. demonstrate a basic understanding of data communication systems;
  2. demonstrate a basic understanding of various networks;
  3. understand a basic understanding of telephone systems; and
  4. understand a basic understanding of system hardware.


Prerequisites: CP 130, CP 131, CP 212, CP 213
Concurrent Registration: CP 252
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