Course detail

Computer Communications and Networks

FIT-IPKAcad. year: 2021/2022

Internet concept and model of the Internet. Model ISO/OSI. TCP, UDP, IP protocols. Addressing in computer networks (local and Internet). Routing on the Internet. Multicasting on the Internet. Switching and switches. Principles of reliable data transfer. Network interconnections. Multiple access. Error control. Communication services and protocols. Wireless and mobile networks and protocols. Network security. Programming network applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Information Systems (UIFS)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student acquaints basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks and will be aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks. The student will learn how to deal with documents that describe the specification of communication protocols. The student will learn how to implement networking applications.

Prerequisites

Ability to write a computer program and working knowledge C/C++ programming language. Knowledge of operating systems.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

 

 

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

  • Project #1 - max 20 pts.
  • Project #2 - max 20 pts.
  • The final exam - max 60 pts.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to understand the basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks; to be aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks.

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

Controlled activities include two projects and the final exam.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Kurose J.F., Ross K.W.: Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (8th edition). Addison-Wesley, 2021. (EN)
Andrew S. Tanenbaum,Nick Feamster, David J. Wetherall. Computer Networks, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2021. (EN)

Recommended reading

Gerry Howser. Computer Networks and the Internet: A Hands-On Approach. Springer International Publishing AG, 2019 (dostupné on-line) (EN)
John Goerzen, Tim Bower, Brandon Rhodes. Foundations of Python Network Programming: The comprehensive guide to building network applications with Python. Apress, 2011. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-BC-3 Bachelor's

    branch BIT , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BIT Bachelor's, 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to computer networks
  2. Network applications
  3. Network application programming
  4. Transport layer
  5. Network Layer I (Addressing)
  6. Network Layer II (Protocols and Communications)
  7. IPv6 protocol
  8. Multicast
  9. Routing I (Local Area Networks)
  10. Routing II (Internet)
  11. Link layer (Ethernet)
  12. Wireless Networks
  13. Recapitulation 

Project

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Implementation of a client-server communication
  2. Implementation of networking application