Course detail

Communication technology

FEKT-CKOMAcad. year: 2013/2014

The course focuses the following topics: networks and protocols – communication models, methods of information transmission, reasons for usage of networks, basic structure of networks, types of networks, architecture of communication systems, ISO/OSI reference model, TCP/IP network model. Principles of communication techniques – multiple utilization of transmission channels, duplex communication. Analysis of functions and nodes of every layer of communication models ISO/OSI and TCP/IP – physical layer, data-link layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, presentation layer and application layer.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Hošek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate of this course is able to:
- describe and explain basic communication models and methods of information transmission,
- list basic network structures and express their performance parameters,
- describe and explain general architecture of communication systems,
- identify differences between ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models, define this models,
- describe basic principles of multiple utilization of transmission channels and methods of providing the two-way communication,
- explain operation of physical layer of transmission systems,
- explain tasks of data-link layer of transmission systems,
- express fundamentals of operation and services of network layer, including a role of main protocols,
- interpret function of transport layer of transmission systems,
- explain role of session and presentation layers of transmission systems,
- describe selected tasks and protocols of application layer of transmission systems.

Prerequisites

Student, which is going to attend this course, should be able to: use several numeral systems and conversions among them, explain and use elementary units common in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT), e.g. data size, transmission speed, etc., explain and use elementary terms from ICT area, e.g. operating system, packet, information, etc.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures and computer laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write technical reports from computer laboratories.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Up to 20 points from laboratories (points are obtained from individual tasks and projects).
Up to 80 points from written examination.

Course curriculum

1. Communication models, transmission of information.
2. Structure and topology of networks, architecture of communication.
3. Basic description of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models.
4. Multiple utilization of transmission channels.
5. Physical layer of communication systems.
6. Data-link layer of communication systems.
7. Network layer of communication systems.
8. Transport layer of communication systems.
9. Session layer of communication systems.
10. Presentation layer of communication systems.
11. Application layer of communication systems.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of the course is to provide to students orientation within fundamental models and structures of communication networks designated for transmission of classic and multimedia data and within technologies of information transmission that are used in them.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance on laboratories is compulsory, properly excused laboratories can be filled after consultation with the lecturer.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Halsall,F.: Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems. Addison-Wesley. Fourth edition 1997. (EN)
Peterson, L. L.; Davie, B. S. Computer Networks, Fifth Edition: A System Approach. Burlington: Morgan Kaufmann, 2011. (EN)

Recommended reading

Stallings,W.: Data and Computer Communications. Maxwell Macmillan International Pulishing Company. Fourth edition 1991. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-MET , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective interdisciplinary
    branch BC-TLI , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-AMT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective interdisciplinary

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Hošek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Types of communication networks, layer structure.
2. Data communication, Open System Architecture (OSI ) and structure TCP/IP with description its single layers.
3. Physical layer, multiplexing (TDM, FDM, CDM), transmission medium. Repeater and Hub.
4. Data link layer. Transparency. Methods Slinding window protocols. Automatic Repeat Request methods. Protocols BSC, HDLC. Switch.
5. Network layer and routing. Protocols IP, ICMP, ARP. IP Router.
6. Tranport layer, protocols TCP, UDP.
7. Session and prezentation layer.
8. Application layer, processes and protocols.
9. Quality of Service (QoS) assurance, connection parameters, definiciton of application requirements, IntServ, DiffServ.
10. Security in data networks, firewalls, VLAN, VPN.
11. Management of networks, SNMP and MIB.

Exercise in computer lab

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Hošek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Simulation and analysis of network technologies and protocols in the simulating environment OPNET IT Guru.

1. Introduction - simple project in simulating environment OPNET IT Guru (configuration of network traffic).
2. Modeling of access, distribution and core networks based on the Ethernet technology.
3. Technology ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), type of services (CBR, VBR, ABR, UBR).
4. Quality of Service (QoS) technologies, queuing mechanisms (FIFO, PQ, WFQ).
5. Routing protocol RIP (Routing Information Protocol).
6. Routing protocol OSPF (Open Shortest Path First).
7. Transport protocol TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), congestion window mechanism, Fast Retransmission and Fast Recovery methods.
8. Configuration of firewalls and VPN (Virtual Private Network).
9. Simulation of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network).
10. Communication in WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network).