• Define and exemplify circuit-switched and packet-switched networks.
• Understand and explain application, transport, network, and link layer protocols of the Internet.
• Explain the purpose of individual networking devices.
• Design and analyze computer networks.
• Apply networking concepts to provide business solutions.
• Compare and contrast TCP/IP and UDP transport protocols.
• Discuss and analyze routing algorithms.
• Discuss security and encryption techniques including secure sockets (SSL).