It provides a practical understanding of all the relevant terminology, concepts, and other information necessary to make the student literate in data communications. By the end of the course, the student should be able to make intelligent decisions about the appropriate design, purchase, integration, and use of data communications equipment and systems. Participants develop an understanding of data communications fundamentals that enables them to follow developments in technical publications and trade journals. By the end of the course the student will understand today's data communications technology and will also be prepared to understand future advances in technology, products, and standards. Topics include traditional telecommunications, basic communications concepts, transmission and interface standards, data integrity, security, architectures, protocols, wide area networks, local area networks, internetworking, and digital telecommunications.
Enrollment is limited.
He has also managed organizations responsible for data communications connectivity and applications. He has held IT positions ranging from help desk support to network design, providing him with a good perspective on the challenges that face a network manager. Recently, he has been doing information security work involving network security and firewalls.