2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [In Progress]
Badge in Networking Principles
The College of Computing's networking principles badge (not a degree or certificate) is designed to prepare students to accomplish tasks that include the following:
- Identify major networking protocols.
- Distinguish the OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks.
- Discuss network addressing schemes.
- Describe routing of messages through the internet.
- Create a program that communicates over sockets.
Admission
Completion of a bachelor's degree and evidence of basic object-oriented programming skills are required for admission.
Program Location
Classes are offered in-person in the late afternoon or evening in downtown Grand Rapids.
Requirements
The badge comprises one course (one to three credits).
Students must take: