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Course Description

Learn network communications--from the basics of network topologies, OSI layering, and Ethernet to networking hardware and packet-switching fundamentals. The course focuses on TCP/IP and its plethora of protocols and services. Topics also include IP addressing, routing, switching, reliable data transfer and congestion management. Students study many TCP/IP services, including DNS, DHCP and VPN. Instruction also reviews network security, as well as application layer protocols (such as HTTP, FTP and email) and client/server network applications. The course provides hands-on examples using Windows, Linux and Solaris. Students also learn how networks and TCP/IP work and how to work TCP/IP.

Course Outline

Learn network communications, from the basics of network topologies, OSI layering, & Ethernet to networking hardware and packet-switching fundamentals. The course focuses on TCP/IP and its plethora of protocols and services.

Course Outline


By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the TCP/IP communication in different operating systems
  • Analyze DNS, DHCP and IP addressing and how they work in the network
  • Hands-on experience on TCP/IP commands in different operating systems

 

Note: This is not the course that will teach you how to install or troubleshoot network components. You either need to take Cisco or Microsoft Operating Systems courses to have hands-on experience in network and operating systems.

Notes

Contact:

dt@uclaextension.edu

310-825-3656

Prerequisites

While no experience in data communications is needed, students should have a good background in computing with experience installing and operating Microsoft Windows or Unix (such as Solaris or Linux).

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Network Communications with TCP/IP
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,095.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internetworking with TCP/IP Volume One by Douglas E. Comer © 2013 Phi ISBN 8120348672
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Section Title
Network Communications with TCP/IP
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 02, 2024
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,095.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: October 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internetworking with TCP/IP Volume One by Douglas E. Comer © 2013 Phi ISBN 8120348672
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Section Title
Network Communications with TCP/IP
Type
Discussion
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 02, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 02, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,095.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Section Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: October 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internetworking with TCP/IP Volume One by Douglas E. Comer © 2013 Phi ISBN 8120348672
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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