CSCI 279 Data Communications and the Internet

(Formerly MAT 279) 

3 hours 

An exploration of the use of personal computers, servers and appliances in communication networks such as the Internet. Communication protocols are introduced and the security of computer networks is discussed. Methods for transmitting files and information and search methods using e-mail, FTP, Telnet and Web-based data systems are examined. The legal and ethical aspects of this field also are discussed.