Course detail

Communication Technology

FEKT-BKC-KOMAcad. year: 2020/2021

The course is focused on these topics: networks and protocols – communication models, methods of information transmission, reasons for the use 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.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students who will complete this course will be able to:
- describe and explain the basic communication models and methods of information transmission,
- list the basic network structures and express their performance parameters,
- describe and explain the general architecture of communication systems,
- identify the differences between ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models, define these models,
- describe the basic principles of multiple utilization of transmission channels and methods for providing two-way communication,
- explain the operation of the physical layer of transmission systems,
- explain the task of the data-link layer of transmission systems,
- express the fundamentals of operation and services of the network layer of transmission systems, including the role of main protocols,
- interpret the function of the transport layer of transmission systems,
- explain the role of the session and presentation layers of transmission systems,
- describe selected tasks and protocols of the application layer of transmission systems.

Prerequisites

Students who are going to attend this course should be able to: - use several numerical systems and conversions among them, - explain and use elementary units common in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT), e.g. data size, - use elementary terms from the ICT area, e.g. operating system.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include lectures and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to prepare and defend a single project/assignment before the end of the semester.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Up to 30 points can be awarded for work in laboratory exercises (points are obtained for individual tasks, test and individual project).
Up to 70 points can be earned for the written examination.

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 (services, task of the layer, addresses, routing)
8. Network layer of communication systems (datagrams, tunnelling, translation, flow control, IPv6)
9. Transport layer of communication systems
10. Session layer of communication systems
11. Presentation layer of communication systems
12. Application layer of communication systems (domain name system, telnet)
13. Application layer of communication systems (web and email system)

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of the course is to provide students with some orientation within the fundamental types and structures of communication networks designated for transmission of voice, data and pictures and within the technologies of information transmission that are used in them.

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

Attendance at laboratory exercises is compulsory, properly justified absence can be made up after after prior arrangement with the instructor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BKC-TLI Bachelor's, 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme BKC-SEE Bachelor's, 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Communication models, transmission of information. Structure of networks, architecture of communication. Basic description of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models
2. Multiple utilization of transmission channels. Physical layer of communication systems. Data-link layer of communication systems
3. Network layer of communication systems (services, task of the layer, addresses, routing, datagrams, tunnelling, translation, flow control, IPv6)
4. Transport layer of communication systems. Session layer of communication systems. Presentation layer of communication systems
5. Application layer of communication systems (domain name system, telnet, web and email system)

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction into laboratory, introduction into the course, getting familiar with basic networking tools. Introduction to the Wireshark with ping and other functions of ICMP protocol and DNS resolver. Introduction of individual assignment.
2. DNS protocol and DNS hierarchy, evaluation of individual assignment.