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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: Lan
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: Requires Windows PC or Apple MacIntosh
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 22
Meets: MW from 11:00AM to 12:50PM
Section: 103
Open Seats: 22
Meets: MW from
11:00AM to 12:50PM
Section: 103
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 5, Rm 214
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 23
Meets: M from 6:00PM to 9:40PM
Section: N01
Open Seats: 23
Meets: M from
6:00PM to 9:40PM
Section: N01
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Jia
Term: Summer 2023
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: Requires Windows PC or Apple MacIntosh
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 18
Section: 5T1
Open Seats: 18
Section: 5T1
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Bell
Term: Summer 2023
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 www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 14
Section: 801
Open Seats: 14
Section: 801
Face to Face
Centerville Campus
Centerville, Rm 107
Faculty: Jia
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 29
Meets: MW from 12:00PM to 1:50PM
Section: C01
Open Seats: 29
Meets: MW from
12:00PM to 1:50PM
Section: C01
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Bell
Term: Summer 2023
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 www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 802
Open Seats: 10
Section: 802
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Bell
Term: Summer 2023
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 www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 15
Section: 803
Open Seats: 15
Section: 803
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Bell
Term: Summer 2023
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 www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $37.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 804
Open Seats: 10
Section: 804