Course: Computer Networks

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Course title Computer Networks
Course code KIV/PSI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Otta Maxmilián, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Model ISO/OSI, TCP/IP. Addressing, protocols ARP and RARP. 2. Protocol IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP. 3. Name services, BOOTP, DHCP, NTP. 4. Network management, SNMP. 5. Network monitoring, RMON, RMON2. 6. Routing, routing algorithm (DVA, LSA), protocol examples. 7. Multicast routing and addressing, IGMP, algorithm for multicast message propagation, protocol examples. 8. Mobile IP, principle. Multimedia transport protocols, examples, QoS. 9. Electronic mail, protocols, MIME. 10. Application layer protocols, file transfer, remote access, directory services, protocol HTTP. 11. Computer networks security, protocol examples. 12. Firewalls, security, address and port translations. 13. Network, session, presentation and application layer of model ISO/OSI, application services examples.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Discussion, Students' portfolio, One-to-One tutorial, Task-based study method, Individual study, Students' self-study, Self-study of literature, Lecture, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 65 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 50 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
demonstrating knowledge of the C programming language
demonstrating knowledge of finite automata and be able to implement them in a programming language
to be familiar with abstract data types and their implementation on the C programming language
to be familiar with the Linux operating system including network application programming
demonstrating knowledge of handling parallel processes and threads
demonstrating knowledge of synchronization methods in the Linux operating system
demonstrating knowledge of TCP/IP stack protocols
Skills
demonstrating skills to work on a PC with the Linux operating system
demonstrate skills to work with a C language IDE
develop and debug software on a Unix/Linux like operating system
be able to use common development and versioning tools
develop communication software on the Linux operating system using BSD sockets
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
demonstrate advanced practical knowledge of computer networks using TCP/IP protocols
demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge of algorithms used in computer networks
demonstrate knowledge of network diagnostic tools
demonstrate extended knowledge of network programming on Unix/Linux like operating systems including utilization of threads and parallel processes
demonstrate basic knowledge of network management protocols
Describe elements and features of computer networks and systems
Skills
to be familiar with the Linux operating system commands, especially the ones related to networking
to design and implement network applications working with protocols on the fundamental level
to design fundamental TCP/IP system protocols also on an application level
be able to debug software and perform application analysis including localization of possible bugs
be able to analyze network settings including checking of these settings and problem diagnostics
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Self-study of literature
Individual study
One-to-One tutorial
Discussion
Skills
Students' portfolio
Competences
Lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Combined exam
Seminar work
Skills
Seminar work
Competences
Written exam
Recommended literature
  • Comer, Douglas E. Internetworking with TCP/IP. Vol. I, Principles, protocols, and architecture. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River : Prentice Hall, 2000. ISBN 0-13-018380-6.
  • Halsall, Fred. Data communications, computer networks and open systems. 4th ed. Harlow : Addison-Wesley, 1996. ISBN 0-201-42293-X.
  • Janeček, J., Bílý, M. Lokální sítě. ČVUT Praha, 1998.
  • Lhotka, Ladislav. Server v Internetu. 1. vyd, dotisk. České Budějovice : Kopp, 1997. ISBN 80-85828-65-0.
  • Šmrha, Pavel; Rudolf, Vladimír. Internetworking pomocí TCP/IP. 1. vyd. České Budějovice : Kopp, 1994. ISBN 80-85828-09-X.
  • Tanenbaum, Andrew S. Computer networks. Upper Saddle River : Prentice Hall, 2003. ISBN 0-13-038488-7.


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