Course details
Computer Communications and Networks
IPK Acad. year 2019/2020 Summer semester 4 credits
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.
Guarantor
Course coordinator
Language of instruction
Completion
Time span
- 26 hrs lectures
- 13 hrs projects
Assessment points
- 60 pts final exam (written part)
- 40 pts projects
Department
Lecturer
Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
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 which describe the specification of communication protocols. The student will learn how to implement networking applications.
Learning objectives
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.
Why is the course taught
We use the Internet for a variety of activities in everyday life. Life without it is hard to imagine for many people. In this course, you will learn on what technical principles the Internet is built on and what key technologies are necessary for its functioning.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Ability to write a computer program and working knowledge C/C++ programming language. Knowledge of operating systems.
Study literature
- Gerry Howser. Computer Networks and the Internet: A Hands-On Approach. Springer International Publishing AG, 2019 (dostupné on-line)
Syllabus of lectures
- Computer Networks and the Internet
- Application Layer
- Network application programming
- Transport Layer
- Network Layer
- Multicast
- Routing
- IPv6 and transition mechanisms
- Local Area Networks, Ethernet
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Network Security
- Network Configurations
- Network Traffic Analysis
Syllabus - others, projects and individual work of students
- Implementation of a client-server communication
- Implementation of networking application
Progress assessment
- Project #1 - max 20 pts.
- Project #2 - max 20 pts.
- The final exam - max 60 pts.
Exam prerequisites:
Requirements for class accreditation is at least 15 points for the semester.
Controlled instruction
Controlled activities include two projects and the final exam.
Exam prerequisites
Requirements for class accreditation is at least 15 points for the semester.
Course inclusion in study plans