Course detail

Computer Networks

FP-PSI-AAcad. year: 2020/2021

The course focuses on the following topics: principles of communication within computer networks, designing and construction of computer networks, computer networks management.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be made familiar with basic principles of computer networks, especially in the area of their designing and structure, as well as the communication principles. After finishing the course they will be able to design a computer network and to solve problems regarding communication within computer networks, and to carry out their management.

Prerequisites

Computer literacy, knowledge of operating systems, computer networks, mathematical logic and numerical systems.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course contains lectures that explain basic principles, problems and methodology of the discipline.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course is not concluded by a course-unit credit:
Conditions for passing an exam: Knowledge of taught topics and its practical application.
Form of examination: Combined – a written test possibly followed by an oral examination.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main objective of the course is to familiarise students with basic terms and technologies with respect to computer technologies and computer networks.

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

Attendance at lessons is not checked. The course consists of lectures only, and the attendance at them is not compulsory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

DOSTÁLEK, L. a A. KABELOVÁ. Velký průvodce protokoly TCP/P a systémem DNS. 5. aktualizované vydání. Praha, Computer Press. 2012. 488 s. ISBN: 978-80-2512-236-5.
HORÁK, J. Počítačové sítě pro začínající správce. 5. aktualizované vydání. Computer Press, 2011 . 304 s. ISBN 978-80-251-3176-3
KUROSE, J., a ROSS K. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition). Pearson, 2016. ISBN: 978-01-3359-414-0.
PUŽMANOVÁ, R. TCP/IP v kostce. 2., upr. a rozš. vyd. Praha, KOPP, 2010. 619 s. ISBN 978-80-7232-388-3.

Recommended reading

BIGELOW, S. J. Mistrovství v počítačových sítích. Praha: Computer Press, 2004. ISBN 80-251-0178-9 (CS)
HORÁK, J. Malá počítačová síť doma a ve firmě. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0582-6 (CS)
JEGER, D. a J. PECINOVSKÝ. Postavte si vlastní počítačovou síť. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2000. ISBN 80-7169-700-1. (CS)
JACOBSEM, O. a D. LYNCH. A Glossary of Networking Terms: (viz RFC 1208), Intereop, Mountain View, CA 1991. 18 s. ISBN 99-00-01128-X (EN)
JIRKOVSKÝ, V. Vademecum správce sítě. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2001. ISBN 80-7169-745-1 (CS)
OSTERLOH, H. TCP/IP Kompletní průvodce. Praha: SoftPress 2002. ISBN 8086497348 (CS)
SHINDER, D. L. Počítačové sítě. SoftPress, 2003. ISBN 8086497550 (CS)
SPORTACK, M. A. Směrování v sítích IP. Praha: Computer Press, 2004. ISBN 80-251-0127-4 (CS)

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer