Course detail

Communication technology

FEKT-CKOMAcad. year: 2011/2012

Types of communication networks, layer structure, Open System Architecture (OSI ) with description its single layers. Types and topologie of LAN, internetworking of computer. Repeaters, Bridge, routers and Gateway. The protocols TCP, UDP and IP. Quality of Service assurance. Network security, VLAN, VPN. Management of networks, SNMP and MIB.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Ivo Herman, CSc.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students shall be acquired fundamental knowledge about the structure of communication network used for transmission of calling, data and pictures and technology of transmission information in them used.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school education level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

1. Types of communication networks, layer structure.
2. Data communication, Open System Architecture (OSI ) and structure TCP/IP with description its single layers.
3. Physical layer, multiplexing (TDM, FDM, CDM), transmission medium. Repeater and Hub.
4. Data link layer. Transparency. Methods Slinding window protocols. Automatic Repeat Request methods. Protocols BSC, HDLC. Switch.
5. Network layer and routing. Protocols IP, ICMP, ARP. IP Router.
6. Tranport layer, protocols TCP, UDP.
7. Session and prezentation layer.
8. Application layer, processes and protocols.
9. Quality of Service (QoS) assurance, connection parameters, definiciton of application requirements, IntServ, DiffServ.
10. Security in data networks, firewalls, VLAN, VPN.
11. Management of networks, SNMP and MIB.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The purposes of subject is acquaint students with fundamental types and structure communication networks designated for transmission calling, data and picture and technology of transmission information in them used.

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

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Halsall,F.: Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems. Addison-Wesley. Fourth edition 1997. (EN)

Recommended reading

Stallings,W.: Data and Computer Communications. Maxwell Macmillan International Pulishing Company. Fourth edition 1991. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-BC Bachelor's

    branch BC-TLI , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-AMT , 3. year of study, winter semester, optional interdisciplinary
    branch BC-MET , 3. year of study, winter semester, optional interdisciplinary

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Ivo Herman, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Types of communication networks, layer structure.
2. Data communication, Open System Architecture (OSI ) and structure TCP/IP with description its single layers.
3. Physical layer, multiplexing (TDM, FDM, CDM), transmission medium. Repeater and Hub.
4. Data link layer. Transparency. Methods Slinding window protocols. Automatic Repeat Request methods. Protocols BSC, HDLC. Switch.
5. Network layer and routing. Protocols IP, ICMP, ARP. IP Router.
6. Tranport layer, protocols TCP, UDP.
7. Session and prezentation layer.
8. Application layer, processes and protocols.
9. Quality of Service (QoS) assurance, connection parameters, definiciton of application requirements, IntServ, DiffServ.
10. Security in data networks, firewalls, VLAN, VPN.
11. Management of networks, SNMP and MIB.

Exercise in computer lab

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Hošek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Simulation and analysis of network technologies and protocols in the simulating environment OPNET IT Guru.

1. Introduction - simple project in simulating environment OPNET IT Guru (configuration of network traffic).
2. Modeling of access, distribution and core networks based on the Ethernet technology.
3. Technology ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), type of services (CBR, VBR, ABR, UBR).
4. Quality of Service (QoS) technologies, queuing mechanisms (FIFO, PQ, WFQ).
5. Routing protocol RIP (Routing Information Protocol).
6. Routing protocol OSPF (Open Shortest Path First).
7. Transport protocol TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), congestion window mechanism, Fast Retransmission and Fast Recovery methods.
8. Configuration of firewalls and VPN (Virtual Private Network).
9. Simulation of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network).
10. Communication in WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network).