CAT 220 - Introduction to Computer Networks

Course Description

This course introduces computer networking, covering fundamental concepts such as network protocols, IP addressing, and network hardware. Students will gain hands-on experience in identifying and analyzing network traffic and routing within less complex networks.

Course Details

Learning Outcomes

By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

• Describe network protocols, IP addressing, and subnetting
• Identify and work with network hardware
• Execute basic network traffic analysis and troubleshooting
• Demonstrate configuring and managing simple network setups

Course Components:

Lectures (Theory Component):

• Fundamentals of Computer Networking (OSI Model, TCP/IP)
• Network Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, DNS)
• IP Addressing and Subnetting Basics
• Introduction to Network Devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)

Cyber Range-Based Labs (Hands-On Component):

• Network Traffic Capture and Analysis using Wireshark
• Basic Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
• Setting Up a Simple Network in a Simulated Environment