It does not presume prior experience or knowledge of data networks. The topics of this course continually evolve as new technologies emerge. Students learn to internetwork campus buildings with bridges, routers, LANs and a variety of Ethernet media types. Campus networking with high-speed LANs is also covered. The course then addresses the interconnection of campus networks with a variety of wide-area networking technologies.
Practitioners lead some of the lectures, presenting case studies of contemporary data networks.
Students also explore cutting-edge networking technology through selected readings in trade journals. Jump to Top OPIM 661. Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation. Prior or parallel completion of OPIM 660 is helpful, but not required. The problem of implementing application software has become one of the most serious barriers facing organizations attempting to take advantage of information technology.