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CIS 1130 Network Fundamentals

Introduction to computer networking. Topics include network standards and the Open Source Interconnection (OSI) model, topologies and Ethernet standards, network hardware, remote connectivity, wireless networking, in-depth TCP/IP, network security, network troubleshooting and network management.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Use, install, and integrate the TCP/IP protocol into the networking environment.
  • Troubleshoot computer network problems.
  • Identify and use techniques to secure network communication.
  • Apply the OSI model to various networks.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Business and Public Services
  • Department: Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 5, Rm 123
Faculty: Jia
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 13
Meets: MW from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 103
Open Seats: 13
Meets: MW from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 103
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 5, Rm 123
Faculty: Prokes
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 16
Meets: TTH from 2:00PM to 3:15PM
Section: 201
Open Seats: 16
Meets: TTH from
2:00PM to 3:15PM
Section: 201
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 5, Rm 122
Faculty: Jia
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 23
Meets: W from 6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: N03
Open Seats: 23
Meets: W from
6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: N03
Virtual Learning
Online Learning with Meeting Times
Faculty: Lan
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets online during scheduled days and times, with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet online. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 21
Meets: TTH from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 104
Open Seats: 21
Meets: TTH from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 104
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Jia
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 8
Section: 502
Open Seats: 8
Section: 502
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Rettig
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 18
Section: 503
Open Seats: 18
Section: 503
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Stringer
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace Orientation required. Visit: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 801
Open Seats: 10
Section: 801
Face to Face
Centerville Campus
Centerville, Rm 113
Faculty: Lan
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: Requires Windows PC or Apple MacIntosh
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 23
Meets: MW from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: C01
Open Seats: 23
Meets: MW from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: C01
Face to Face
Courseview Campus Center (Mason)
Mason Bldg B, Rm 127
Faculty: Rettig
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 30
Meets: TTH from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: M01
Open Seats: 30
Meets: TTH from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: M01
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Friend
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: 12 Week Term
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 24
Section: 5T1
Open Seats: 24
Section: 5T1
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Stringer
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace Orientation required. Visit: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 15
Section: 802
Open Seats: 15
Section: 802
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Stringer
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace Orientation required. Visit: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Stringer
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace Orientation required. Visit: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 804
Open Seats: 10
Section: 804
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Stringer
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace Orientation required. Visit: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 5
Section: 805
Open Seats: 5
Section: 805
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Stringer
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace, Department Permission Required
Note: Flexpace Orientation required. Visit: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 5
Section: 806
Open Seats: 5
Section: 806