Online IST 220 : Networking and Telecommunications

Welcome to the Fact Sheet for Online IST 220, Networking and Telecommunications.

The goal of Online IST 220 is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of the telecommunications and networking industry, as well as the basic concepts inherent to the application of data communications and computer networks in a digital age. This course focuses on the design and development of data communication networks using problems and labs to facilitate student learning. The content provides an introduction to and history of data communications, an overview of different types of networks and network layers, and the future of the industry with a focus on the relationship to e-business and the digital global economy.

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