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

TCOM 530 - Data Communications Fundamentals

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Electrical and Computer Engineering  
Covers the foundations of modern data communications. The lower layers of the OSI reference model are discussed with an emphasis on the data link and the network layers. Concepts are illustrated by drawing examples from important data networks ranging from local are networks to the Internet.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer, Spring