Course detail

Communication technology

FEKT-BKOMAcad. year: 2012/2013

Networks and protocols – communication models, methods of information transmission, reasons for usage of networks, basic structure of networks, types of networks, architecture of communication systems, ISO/OSI reference model, TCP/IP network model. Principles of communication techniques – multiple utilization of transmission channels, duplex communication. Analysis of tasks of every layer of communication models with respect to ISO/OSI and TCP/IP – physical layer, data-link layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, presentation layer and application layer.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jan Jeřábek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

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

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

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. Communication models, transmission of information
2. Structure of networks, architecture of communication
3. Basic description of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models
4. Multiple utilization of transmission channels
5. Physical layer of communication systems
6. Data-link layer of communication systems
7. Network layer of communication systems
8. Transport layer of communication systems
9. Session layer of communication systems
10. Presentation layer of communication systems
11. Application layer of communication systems

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

Jeřábek, J. Komunikační technologie. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, 2014. s. 1-172, ISBN 978-80-214-4713-4. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-B Bachelor's

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

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Jeřábek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Communication models, transmission of information
2. Structure of networks, architecture of communication
3. Basic description of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models
4. Multiple utilization of transmission channels
5. Physical layer of communication systems
6. Data-link layer of communication systems
7. Network layer of communication systems
8. Transport layer of communication systems
9. Session layer of communication systems
10. Presentation layer of communication systems
11. Application layer of communication systems

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Patrik Babnič
Ing. Martin Hasmanda
Ing. Ondřej Hrouza
Ing. Lukáš Langhammer, 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
2. Simulation of basic network applications
3. Modeling of access, distribution and core networks based on the Ethernet technology
4. Comparison of wireless and wired technologies (WLAN and Ethernet)
5. Comparison of ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) and Frame Relay technologies
6. Quality of Service (QoS) technologies, queuing mechanisms
7. Routing protocols: RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
8. Test (10 points), mini project presentation
9. Comparison of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) protocols
10. Configuration of firewalls and VPN (Virtual Private Network).