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MIS 436
Business Data Communications (3) Introduction to the principles and techniques of business data communication encompassing transmission concepts, network analysis, design, implementation, and administration.
MIS 436 Business Data Communications (3)
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of business data communications. The content is directed towards the business student who desires a technical overview of the concepts of data transmission and methodologies employed in designing and managing communication networks. Five specific goals are to provide:
1) basic understanding of fundamental transmission concepts underlying current data communication practices used in business;
2) an introduction to techniques employed in the design and analysis of communication networks;
3) a survey of management issues concerning network planning implementation and administration;
4 ) a cursory overview of commercial networking hardware and software products and methodologies used in their evaluation;
5) a framework for assessing the strategic uses of communication networks in business.
Students are expected to prepare the end-of-chapter exercises as well as any additional questions based upon other assigned readings. There are four major examinations in this course. Questions will be drawn from the list of expectations concerning the readings and from lecture material. There will be a major student team project associated with this course. The project "deliverables" will be due in phases, and progress will be closely monitored. Students are expected to demonstrate consistent progress and project management skills. The final grade will be based upon the exam average, the team project, and other "subjective" assessments of student performance, such as class attendance, preparedness, and participation.
Students should have completed M I S 431 prior to scheduling this course.
Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.