CIS 162 - Computer Network Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    W. Zambrano
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. Course is preparation for CISCO certification.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–11:05am