School of Data Intelligence and Technology
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2027
Session: Full Term (Jan 19 - May 07)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027
End Date: Friday, May 07, 2027
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Mon.
Time: 06:00 PM to 08:50 PM

This course provides the student with terminology and concepts related to data communications. Modes of data transmission and transmission media are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the integration of electronic principles with systems analysis and design for computer networks. The role of telecommunications in systems design for networking and distributed processing is presented along with the architecture of data communication systems ranging from local area networks to international wide area networks. Also discussed are common data communication error detection and correction techniques available communications software common carrier services and prevailing relative costs for those services.