Course detail

Computer Communications and Networks

FIT-IPKAcad. year: 2018/2019

Internet concept and model of Internet. Model ISO/OSI. TCP, UDP, IP protocols. Addressing in computer networks (local and Internet). Routing in Internet. Multicasting in 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.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Information Systems (UIFS)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

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. Student will learn how to deal with documents which describe specification of communication protocols. Student will learn how to implement networking applications.

Prerequisites

Ability to write a computer program and working knowledge C/C++ programming language. Knowledge of operating systems.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

  • 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 semester.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to understand basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks; to be aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks.

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

Controlled activities include two projects and the final exam.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Gerry Howser. Computer Networks and the Internet: A Hands-On Approach. Springer International Publishing AG, 2019 (dostupné on-line) (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-BC-3 Bachelor's

    branch BIT , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Matěj Grégr, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Computer Networks and the Internet
  2. Application Layer
  3. Network application programming
  4. Transport Layer
  5. Addressing
  6. Network Layer
  7. Multicast
  8. Interior gateway routing
  9. Internet-wide routing
  10. Datacenter networking
  11. IPv6 and transition mechanisms
  12. Local Area Networks, Ethernet
  13. Wireless and Mobile Networks

Project

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Implementation of a client-server communication
  2. Implementation of networking application