Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0219 Version: 3 Organization's ID: Computer Science 304 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 45 hours for 20 weeks Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 8/1/2025 - 7/31/2028 8/1/2022 - 9/30/2025 3/1/2019 - 7/31/2022 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Network Fundamentals Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to enable students to explain foundational concepts of network system design, design efficient and secure network architectures, and evaluate network performance and routing algorithms. Learning Outcomes: Explain the main characteristics of different types of networks List the different layers of the OSI model and explain the functionality of each one of the layers Identify and describe network architecture and technologies; explain types and uses Define and describe network devices and media used in networking Explain the addressing concept in a network and the use of the TCP/IP protocol Define types of network servers and describe network services and technologies for network access Describe the particularities of wide area networks, the Internet, wireless networks, and cloud computing Explain different types of security attacks and how they can be faced General Topics: Fundamentals of Computer Networks Network Standards, Models & Protocols Network Architectures & Technologies Network Media & Devices The TCP/IP Model Network Servers & Services Fundamentals Wide Area Networks & the Internet Wireless Networks Overview Cloud Computing Fundamentals Network Security Basics Network Attacks & Remedies Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Other Quizzes Students will build a mock network based on provided requirements Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content