Course details
Computer Communications and Networks
IPK Acad. year 2021/2022 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
Instructor
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 that 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)
- John Goerzen, Tim Bower, Brandon Rhodes. Foundations of Python Network Programming: The comprehensive guide to building network applications with Python. Apress, 2011.
Fundamental literature
- Kurose J.F., Ross K.W.: Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (8th edition). Addison-Wesley, 2021.
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum,Nick Feamster, David J. Wetherall. Computer Networks, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2021.
Syllabus of lectures
- Introduction to computer networks
- Network applications
- 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 (Ethernet)
- Wireless Networks
- Recapitulation
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.
Teaching methods and criteria
Controlled instruction
Controlled activities include two projects and the final exam.
Exam prerequisites
Requirements for class accreditation is at least 10 points for the semester.
How to contact the teacher
Quick consultations after the lecture. Regular consultations during the teacher's consultation hours. Alternatively, individually arranged consultations in person or online on the MS Teams platform.
Course inclusion in study plans