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Enterprise Networking Fundamentals COMP 2629

Computer Systems Course

Course details

Following on from COMP 1002 students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and terminology related to data communications and enterprise networks. COMP 2629 is required for Applied Network Administration and Design, ANAD and is also an elective in the CST/PTS Diploma. This course is also equivalent to ACIT 2620 - Principles of Enterprise Networking, in the full-time CIT Diploma. Students are introduced to the basic (design, implementation and management) concepts and terminology related to data communications and networking. 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. 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. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to start COMP 3700 MS Windows Server Administration. They will have a practical understanding of the principles of data communications for enterprise networks. This course is offered in the April (spring) ​or September (fall) terms.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

4.0

Cost

$745.18

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below is one offering of COMP 2629 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 68066

Duration

Sat Apr 29 - Sat Jul 15 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68066
  • $745.18
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 29 - Jul 15 Sat 13:00 - 16:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 311
Apr 29 - Jul 15 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Yves Shema

Course outline

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Cost

$745.18

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session May 20 (Victoria Day) and July 1 (Canada Day).
Status

In Progress

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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:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Network Administration and Design
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Computer Systems
    Diploma Part-time

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