Course detail
Computer Communications and Networks
FIT-IPKAcad. year: 2023/2024
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
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Ability to write a computer program in one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, C#, Java. Knowledge of operating systems.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
- Project #1 - max 20 pts.
- Project #2 - max 20 pts.
- The final exam - max 60 pts.
Controlled activities include two projects and the final exam.
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.
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.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Kurose J.F., Ross K.W.: Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (8th edition). Addison-Wesley, 2021. (EN)
PETERSON, Larry L.; DAVIE, Bruce S. Computer networks: a systems approach. Elsevier, 2011. (EN)
Recommended reading
John Goerzen, Tim Bower, Brandon Rhodes. Foundations of Python Network Programming: The comprehensive guide to building network applications with Python. Apress, 2011. (EN)
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Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Introduction to computer networks
- Network applications
- Application layer
- Network application programming
- Transport layer
- Network Layer I (Addressing)
- Network Layer II (Protocols and Communications)
- IPv6 protocol
- Multicast
- Routing I (Local Area Networks)
- Routing II (Internet)
- Link layer (LAN technology, Ethernet, Wifi)
- Recapitulation
Project
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Implementation of a client-server communication
- Implementation of networking application
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