Information Networks

Course Main Objective

This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of information networks and computer networks and their selection criteria within the information institutions. Students will further learn about such networks’ hardware and software and mechanism of using them in those information institutions and video conference networks as well as the applications of communication networks in the information institutions. Student will be able to identify difficulties and challenges that may face information networks and computer networks and how to deal with them.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1 Explain the essential concepts of information networks and computer networks, their types and selection criteria within the information institutions.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1 Identify the hardware and software of those communication networks and mechanism of using them in the information institutions.
• 2.2Use information networks in technology of video conference network.
• 3. Values
• 3.1Communicate effectively and bear responsibility in teamwork.

Course Content:

• computer networks
• types of computer networks according to type of cabling and selection criteria in the information institutions.
• hardware of communication networks.
• software of communication networks.
• technology of video conference network.
•  applications of communication networks in the information institutions.

Textbook (s) 

Primary Sources:
Ismail, Nehal.F. (2019). Technology of Communication Networks and Opportunities of Their Investment Within Information Institutions.- Dammam: Al-Mutanabi Bookstore.

Secondary Sources:
Amer Qandelgi, Eman Fadel Al-Samaraei. (2012). Information & Communications Networks. - Amman: Dar Al-Massira
Al-Medadha, Ahmad.N. (2013). Information and Network Technology. Amman: Mujtama Arabi Bookstore.
Al-Oqla, Soliman.S., Ismail, Fouad.A. (2000). Networking: The Basic Principles for Library and Information Specialists.

Course ID: INFO207