CENT 2340 - Computer Networks & Systems

1. Obtain an understanding of how a network can be used to provide shared resources among users and become familiar with the types of protocols used by the Windows operating system to provide network services.
2. Obtain an understanding of the IEEE 802.3 network protocol standards, how these can be used to implement real networks, and become familiar with techniques and tools utilized for troubleshooting Ethernet Networks.
3. Obtain an understanding of how the components in a PC network card, cabling, and cable concentrators can be used to interface a PC to a network.