This course focuses on an examination of technical advances in the dynamic field of broadband communications and computer networks and their impacts on the development and implementation of enterprise network solutions. IS methodologies in facilitating network design, deployment, and management are described. Topics include DWDM, advanced Gigabit Ethernet technologies such as 10GbE, network security, cellular and mobile wireless networks, architectural frameworks such as IMS (Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem), and wireline and/or wireless computational grids. Trends in standardization and internetworking are reviewed. Capabilities of next-generation networks and innovations in enterprise broadband communications solutions are examined.