Transfers ToCSUDescriptionFormerly CO INFO 587. Credit not given for both courses. Students explore the fundamentals of computer networking using network simu- lation and virtualization tools to learn about common network functionality and topologies; the functions and applications of the TCP/IP protocols; the relation- ship of the OSI model to TCP/IP-based networking; and basic router and switch architecture. The course also places a major focus on understanding IP Addressing rules, subnet masking, and CIDR. Additionally, the course will cover network cable types and use. This also the first course in the Cisco Network Academy program for CCNA preparation. 