In this course, you will explore the fascinating field of networks, gain an understanding of network addressing and the fundamentals of the Internet.
Overview
Syllabus
- Exploring Networks-Addressing and the Internet
- Discover how digital addressing and the Internet work, including IP addresses, DHCP, domain names, LANs, WANs, and MAC addresses.
- Exploring Networks-Internet Messages
- Discover how internet messages work, from exploring cookies and network servers to creating web forms, understanding URLs, and crafting QR code games.
- Exploring Networks-Routing and Sending Messages
- Discover how data is routed and messages are sent over the internet, exploring the complexities of data packets, routing protocols, and secure routing methods.
- Exploring Networks- Network Cybersecurity
- Dive into network cybersecurity, covering data protection on the web, exploring security protocols, validating data, and the roles of encryption and hashing.
Taught by
Rebecca Coutts and Valerie Scarlata