• Wednesdays, practical, B.Sc. computer laboratory, 12 noon-1 pm
• Wednesdays, 4 pm-5 pm, Fridays, 11 am-12 noon, theory, lecture hall

Mr. G. Vogl, 077-606404, gvogl@umu.ac.ug, gregvogl@yahoo.com, http://www.gregvogl.net/

• To understand data communication technologies including the telephone system, modems, wireless and satellite communications
• To understand networking concepts, including network types, hardware, system and application software, WAN and LAN configurations, protocols, the OSI model, TCP/IP, the Internet, and network performance, security and maintenance
• To understand algorithms and techniques for data transmission, including error correction, switching and packets, end-to-end protocols, routing
• To compare the features of real-world networking operating systems such as Windows 9x/NT, UNIX/Linux and Novell Netware
• To use, install, configure, diagnose, repair and maintain local area networks and Intranets 
• To use the Internet for accessing information, publishing and other communication

Also see the detailed list of learning objectives.

• Wednesday 4-5 pm and Friday 11 am-12 noon will be theory sessions in the lecture hall. Activities will include lectures, presentations, demonstrations, group discussions and case studies.
• Wednesday 12 noon-1 pm will be practical sessions in the computer lab. Students will follow step-by-step instructions and complete lab exercises and projects.