Introduction to computer networks

Study programs

Teaching information

Teachers

doc. Ing. Ján Papaj, PhD. doc. Ing. Gabriel Bugár, PhD. Ing. Maroš Harahus, PhD. Ing. Renát Haluška, PhD. Ing. Jakub Oravec, PhD.

Schedule

Learning outcomes

The graduate of the course will acquire the basic conceptual apparatus in the field of computer networks. The student can explain the principle of information transfer in computer networks in the context of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models and can apply the principle of routing and switching of data used in computer networks. The graduate is able to implement basic configurations of active network components and practically solve problems related to the design, implementation and diagnostics of LAN networks.

Course outline

1. Introduction to computer networks. 2. The role of protocols in data networks, identification of communication devices and network services. 3. Concept of network (layer) model of communication. 4. Introduction to the concepts of various computer network services - cloud solutions and remote access technologies. 5. IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes, design and calculation of subnets. 6. Examples of LAN and WAN network technologies and the use of passive and active network elements. 7. Working with IOS, basic and advanced features of network operating systems, socket communication. 8. Routing concepts in IP networks, static and dynamic routing. 9. Concept of data switching, working with switches and understanding how they work. 10. Virtual LANs (VLANs), preventing L2 loops (STP). 11. Creating advanced network topologies, interVLAN routing, diagnostics and troubleshooting. 12. Application layer network services, network communication analysis. Advanced network problem diagnosis.

Completion conditions

Assessment and completion of the course: Credit test and examination Continuous assessment: Student passes the continuous assessment and receives credits when he or she meets the requirement to obtain at least 21% out of 40%. The continuous assessment will consist of assignments that the student must prepare and submit as instructed by the instructors. There will also be review tests during the semester. Final assessment: Student passes the final assessment and passes the examination when he or she meets the requirement to obtain at least 31% out of 60%. A minimum of 51% on the interim assessment and 51% on the final test will be required to pass the course. The overall grade will be determined by the total number of points earned on the midterm assessment and the final test score. Overall assessment: Overall assessment is the sum of the assessments obtained by students in the assessment period. The overall result is determined in accordance with the internal regulations of the Technical University in Košice. (Study Regulations, the internal regulation principles of doctoral studies)

Recommended literature

1. Curriculum programu Cisco Networking Academy: CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks v7.0 (ITN) - http://www.netacad.com, 2021 2. Chris Sanders: Analýza sítí a řešení problémů v programu Wireshark, Computer Press, 2012 3. Todd Lammle: CCNA, Computer Press, 2010 4. Shannon McFarland, Muninder Sambi, Nikhil Sharma, Sanjay Hooda: IPv6, Computer Press, 2011

Notes

To successfully complete the course, it is necessary to obtain a credit and successfully pass the exam. This includes the student's participation in educational activities of direct teaching, lectures, exercises, as well as independent study and independent creative activity of the student in processing the semester assignment / assignments, project on a specified topic, to a specified extent, in a specified design of a total of 180 hours intensity of the student's work per semester.

Grade distribution

Total graded students: 547