Course Overview
Following on from COMP 1002 students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and terminology related to data communications and enterprise networks. Students are introduced to the basic (design, implementation and management) concepts and terminology related to data communications and networking. Topics include network topology, protocols, transmission media, switching techniques, access control and addressing for wired and wireless networks. There is also an overview of network security and network management principles. Participants will investigate how requirements relate to network design and network administration. They will also study how computers exchange data over LANs and WANs. Labs and exercises will examine network protocol implementation as well as show how to troubleshoot and improve network design. The OSI model as well as the TCP/IP protocol suite at the physical, data link, network and transport layers are used throughout the course to demonstrate concepts and implementation. COMP 2629 is required for Applied Network Administration and Design (ANAD), and is also an elective in the CST/FLEX Diploma. This course is also equivalent to ACIT 2620 - Principles of Enterprise Networking, in the full-time CIT Diploma. Upon successful completion, students will have a practical understanding of the principles of data communications for enterprise networks. This course is offered in the April (spring) term.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$763.26
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain basic data communication concepts and terminology related to networking.
- Discuss and compare network protocol implementation using a layered approach.
- Discuss and analyze protocols at the physical, data link, network and transport layers.
- Explain the similarities and differences between the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Explain the techniques of switching, access control and addressing in networks.
- Explain and describe the characteristics of various transmission media.
- Explain and identify key protocol information given samples of captured packets.
- Describe wireless technologies features and address wireless design needs.
- Describe the issues involved in designing enterprise networks.
- Configure network services (including domain name services, dynamic address allocation, dynamic routing, network address translation, packet filtering, static routing, switching, and web services).
- Explain network security and network management principles.
- Be prepared for higher level courses in server administration and network security.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Related Programs
Enterprise Networking Fundamentals (COMP 2629) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2629 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68066
Dates
May 03 - Jul 26 Loading
- CRN 68066
- $763.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dawood Sajjadi Torshizi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 13-16+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class June 28. Class in session May 17 (Victoria Day).
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