Overall Organization
Due to the modular nature of this text, a variety of audiences/courses
could be well served. Among the possible courses are the following:
- A one semester couse in Data Communications as part of an
undergraduate computer information systems curriculum. Such a
course may be included in either two or four year programs.
- A business-oriented course in Data Communications as part
of an MBA program, especially those with concentrations in Management
Information Systems or Computer Information Systems.
- Continuing education or industrial seminars offered in data
communications fundamentals for professional development
Chapter Organization
Each chapter begins with an outline of new concepts introduced,
previous concepts reinforced, and the learning objectives for
that chapter. Section and paragraph headings help students to
organize and identify key concepts introduced in each chapter.
End of chapter material includes: Chapter summaries, key term
listings, abundant review questions, as well as activities and
problems for active student learning.
As previously mentioned, business cases from professional periodicals
will be reprinted at the close of each chapter with associated
analysis questions to be answered by students or used as the basis
for classroom discussion. A liberal use of diagrams adds to both
the usability of the text and the level of understanding of the
students. Content Organization by OSI Model
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Due to the modular nature of this text, a variety of audiences/courses
could be well served. Among the possible courses are the following:
- A one semester couse in Data Communications as part of an
undergraduate computer information systems curriculum. Such a
course may be included in either two or four year programs.
- A business-oriented course in Data Communications as part
of an MBA program, especially those with concentrations in Management
Information Systems or Computer Information Systems.
- Continuing education or industrial seminars offered in data
communications fundamentals for professional development
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Jim Goldman is currently Assistant Department Head for Telecommunications &
Networking Technology in the Department of Computer Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Prof. Goldman has won teaching awards at the department, school, and university levels.
Most recently, he was awarded the Purdue University Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding
Undergraduate Teaching and the School of Technology Outstanding Tenured Faculty Award. He is
the author of Local Area Networks: A Client/Server Approach (John Wiley & Sons). He has
designed and implemented a new B.S. degree program in Telecommunications & Networking Technology.
He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), maintains an active consulting practice,
and is frequently invited to speak to industrial groups about technology innovation and the
impact of technology on business.
Jim Goldman's Webpage
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