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Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking

COMPSCI X433

40657
Delivery Options Online

Learn about data communications in this introductory course in networking technology. Gain a practical understanding of relevant terminology, concepts and other information necessary to be knowledgeable in data communications. By the end of the course, you should be able to make intelligent decisions about the appropriate design, purchase, integration and use of data communications equipment and systems.

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Section 010

Start Anytime Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$895.00


Type Online, Start Anytime

Enroll anytime and progress through the curriculum at your own pace.

Dates
Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Ching-Cheng Lee

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. (Learn more.) You have a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.

You must earn a passing grade on the final project in order to pass the course.

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Data and Computer Communications by William Stallings © 2013 Pearson 10th edition ISBN 0133506487 Textbook ISBN: 978-0133506488

This course applies to the following programs:

Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming

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Core Course

  • Introduction to Computers and Programming

Software Development Lifecycle Courses

  • Software Project Management
  • Software Quality Assurance

Data and Databases Courses

  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Data Mining Using SQL

Programming Courses

  • First Course in Java
  • Introduction to C Language Programming
  • Programming Python

Operations, Networking and Security Courses

  • Introduction to DevOps
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking

Web Development Courses

  • JavaScript and jQuery: An Introduction
  • Fundamentals of Website Development

Current Topics Courses

  • Introduction to Quantum Computing With Applications
  • Blockchain Fundamentals

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact: extension-techeng@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-4151

Prerequisites

Required

  • Basic computer literacy
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Ching-Cheng Lee

Ching-Cheng Lee, Ph.D., is president of AssisTech Inc. in Danville, Calif., and adjunct professor at California State University, East Bay. His work is in information technology, network engineering and system management.

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