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Introduction to Data Communications (DCOM 101)

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3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, Blended

Explores an informational and theoretical foundation necessary for students to comprehend an overview of the concepts, theory, principles, and practices of data communications and computer networks. Students survey networking hardware including servers, switches, and routers. Students also investigate networking software including operating systems, protocols, and services, and network management, including server administration, virtualization, cloud computing, and security. The course is designed for a student pursuing a career in networking. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053.

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Summer 2026 ( Sections)

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- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
- #52568
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the six week session.
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Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 06/01/2026 - 08/08/2026
- #53054
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the ten week session.
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  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 07/13/2026 - 08/15/2026
- #52364
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the five week session.
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Fall 2026 ( Sections)

Section Meeting Times:
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  6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
  
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- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
- #91456
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Essex, ADMN 340
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  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
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- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
- #90452
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session
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Section Information:
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- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90914
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3
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Section Meeting Times:
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  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
- #92818
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: This section meets during the first seven week session.
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Section Information:
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- 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
- #91770
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Catonsville, HTEC 101A
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
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- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
- #91999
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: Section meets during the 1st 7 week session.
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Section Information:
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- 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
- #90746
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

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Section Information:
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- 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #91538
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the late start ten week
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Section Information:
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- 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
- #91903
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: This section meets during the second seven week session.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  W
  
  Online
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #92468
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: This section meets during the Late Start 10 week session.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  S
  
  Essex, ADMN 340
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Blended
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
- #92588
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session.
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Section Meeting Times:
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Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #93888
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3
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Section Meeting Times:
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  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90549
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Catonsville, HTEC 101A
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Blended
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90257
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Online
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90259
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the ten week
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Introduction to Data Communications (DCOM 101)

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