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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

MIS 320 - Networks and Security

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by School of Business  
Introduces students to fundamentals of networking technologies and their role in businesses. Emphasis is on understanding the business implications of different networking technologies and solutions. Students learn to identify and understand the business requirements, and bring together the different technological components to design the required communication solutions. Also focuses on the types of security threats to the business network infrastructure, and approach to tackling such threats through business practices combined with appropriate technological solutions.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MIS 301 or MIS 303, degree status.
Prerequisite(s) enforced by registration system.

Notes: The course also includes lab work and exercises.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring