A good level understanding of computers and an introductory understanding of computer networks is required for successful completion of this course - these can be obtained in the Computer repair course which is a prerequisite. Students are encouraged to start in fall semester. Taking or passing the Network Pro or Network Plus exam is NOT a course requirement and does NOT count negatively toward your grade. You will take the Network Pro exam during class.
This is a self-paced class, an affinity for intellectual cleverness helps.
Computers communicate mostly using a "contention" method of signaling. This is similar to the classroom where students "contend" to speak in the class by raising their hand. Students who take this course generally want to...
GO TO COLLEGE (2 or 4 years) in some aspect of computers and computer networks - hardware, networking or programming.
UNDERSTAND more about computer technology than was taught in the Computer Repair course.
UNDERSTAND the "language" of inter(personal, computer) communication and are interested in how communication takes place in general.
APPLY THEMSELVES to an interesting, technical subject that is in use all over the world
OBTAIN a Network Pro or Network Plus certification
