Course detail

Introduction to Computer Networks

FP-UPSAcad. year: 2023/2024

The course focuses on the following topics: principles of communication within computer networks, designing and construction of computer networks, computer networks management.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

not specified

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Knowledge is verified by an exam that consists of two parts at different dates. The first part is a test, if the student does not answer at least 50% of the test questions correctly, he cannot continue in the second part. The second part is oral. During the oral exam, the student receives two questions at random, for which he has a limited time of 20 minutes to prepare. The actual exam takes place by discussing the questions. The student's skills are verified based on the development of a comprehensive term paper.

The exam is classified according to the ECTS scale. The resulting rating is a weighted arithmetic mean with the following weights: Elaboration of semester work 30% First part of the exam (test) 20% Second part of the exam (oral) 50%

Teaching is not controlled - lectures are optional, the subject does not have exercises

Aims

The main objective of the course is to familiarise students with basic terms and technologies with respect to computer technologies and computer networks.
Students will be made familiar with basic principles of computer networks, especially in the area of their designing and structure, as well as the communication principles. After finishing the course they will be able to design a computer network and to solve problems regarding communication within computer networks, and to carry out their management.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Dostálek, L. a A. Kabelová. Velký průvodce protokoly TCP/P a systémem DNS. Praha, Computer Press. ISBN: 8072263234.
Kasl, J. Informační a komunikační systémy. 1. vyd. VŠE, Praha 1999. 123 s. ISBN 80-245-0001-9
Pužmanová, R. Moderní komunikační sítě od A do Z. Praha, Computer Press, ISBN 8072260987

Recommended reading

Bigelow, S. J. Mistrovství v počítačových sítích. Praha Computer Press 2004. ISBN 80-251-0178-9
Horák, J. Malá počítačová síť doma a ve firmě. Praha, Grada 2003. ISBN 80-247-0582-6
Horák, J.a M. Keršláger. Počítačové sítě pro začínající správce. Praha, Computer Press. ISBN 80-722-6876-7
Jeger, D. a J. Pecinovský. Postavte si vlastní počítačovou síť. Praha, Grada. ISBN 80-7169-700-1.
Jacobsem, O. a D. Lynch. A Glossary of Networking Terms: (viz RFC 1208), Intereop, Mountain View, CA 1991. 18 s. ISBN 99-00-01128-X.
Jirkovský, V.: Vademecum správce sítě. Praka, Grada 2001. ISBN 80-7169-745-1
Osterloh, H. TCP/IP Kompletní průvodce. Praha, SoftPress 2002. ISBN: 8086497348
Pužmanová, R. TCP/IP v kostce. Kopp. ISBN: 80-7232-236-2
Rudolf, V. a P. Šmrha. Internetworking pomocí TCP IP. Kopp, České Budějovice 1994. 134 s. ISBN 80-85828-09-X.
Shinder, D.L. Počítačové sítě. SoftPress 2003. ISBN 8086497550
Sportack, M. A. Směrování v sítích IP. Praha, Computer Press 2004. ISBN 80-251-0127-4

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Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-MIn Bachelor's, 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Topics of lectures are the following:
- Introduction to computer networks
- Network communication, roles, services
- ISO/OSI reference network model
- Application, presentation and application layers in ISO/OSI network model
- Transport layer in ISO/OSI vs. TCP/IP
- Network layer in ISO/OSI vs. TCP/IP, introduction, addressing, routing, utility
- Data link layer in ISO/OSI vs. TCP/IP, introduction, addressing, switching, active elements, virtual network, utility
- Physical layer in ISO/OSI vs. TCP/IP, introduction, transfer, active elements, physical medium, topology, structured cabling
- Problems concerning computer networks and their solution
- Network management

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