CIS 81 - Introduction to Networks

    Recent Professors
    Rick Graziani
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduces the architecture, functions, protocols, and components that connect users, devices, applications, and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks. Includes internet protocol (IP) addressing, Ethernet operations, principles of transmission control protocol (TCP) and user datagram protocol (UDP), and application protocols such as dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) and domain name system (DNS), to build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and basic configurations for routers and switches. One of three courses that prepare students for the CCNA exam. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:55am–11:00am, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:45am