Dec 05, 2025  
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog

CMPN 276 - Internetworks Level I


Description
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment.



3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 84 hours.


Corequisites
CMPN 277