LAN/WAN Technologies

Spring 2025 > Computer Related > INFO.4610 > 081

Course No: INFO.4610-081; SIS Class Nbr: 1270; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course discusses basic data communication concepts; digital and analog signaling; media and cabling systems; the OSI reference model; Physical and Data Link layer; LAN standards; Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, Switched technologies, emerging LAN standards; Bridges and Routers; and Network operating systems.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: INFO.2670 or previous programming Experience
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Edwin Barnes
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to Mar 16
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: A.S. in Information Technology, B.S. in Information Technology, B.S. in Information Technology - Second Degree, B.S. in Information Technology: Business Minor Option, B.S. in Information Technology: Population Health Informatics and Technology Minor Option, Certificate in Information Technology, Certificate in Networking & Security

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