CIS 360

Business Data Communications

This course explores the fundamental concepts of business data communications and networking. Preliminary discussion will trace the evolution of telecommunications, its regulation over the years, laws governing telecommunications, and the role of regulatory bodies. Primary focus will be on data communications technologies and infrastructure used shared data among business organizations. Students study common network technologies and learn how to apply them to business situations. Topics include data transmission, terminal-host communication, TCP/IP, OSI model, Local Area Network (LAN) technologies, network standards, Wide Area Network (WAN), wireless communication, network management, communication security, security tools, privacy and ethics, and laws governing data communications

Units: 3.0