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In this course, students will learn about the software and hardware systems and technology needed to create data communications networks. During the term, the programming student will learn data communication, terminology and concepts, and gain skills with today's most important software and hardware implementations. Topics will include transmission systems, local and wide-area networks, data communications protocols, security, reliability, and efficiency. Upon completion, the student will have an understanding of the principles of data communication networks and how they support distributed applications.