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Networking fundamentalsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IT00CO71

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You know the basic concepts of networking related to local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks.
You understand the operating principle and the protocols used in local area networks.
You know the role of routers and switches in enterprise networks.

Content

What are the concepts of the internet, intranet and extranet?
How do local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks operate?
What protocols are used in different types of networks and how do they operate?
What kind of devices are routers and switches and what is their role in enterprise networks?
How are devices connected to networks? What kind of media options are there?

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 02.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI24SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basic concepts of networking related to local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks.
You understand the operating principle and the protocols used in local area networks.
You know the role of routers and switches in enterprise networks.

Content

What are the concepts of the internet, intranet and extranet?
How do local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks operate?
What protocols are used in different types of networks and how do they operate?
What kind of devices are routers and switches and what is their role in enterprise networks?
How are devices connected to networks? What kind of media options are there?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments. You will do the labs in small groups of two-three students.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Labs, tasks, exams and skill tests.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
e) use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI23SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basic concepts of networking related to local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks.
You understand the operating principle and the protocols used in local area networks.
You know the role of routers and switches in enterprise networks.

Content

What are the concepts of the internet, intranet and extranet?
How do local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks operate?
What protocols are used in different types of networks and how do they operate?
What kind of devices are routers and switches and what is their role in enterprise networks?
How are devices connected to networks? What kind of media options are there?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments. You will do the labs in small groups of two-three students.
Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times, agreed with the teacher. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Theoretical exams and skill tests.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
e) use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI22SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basic concepts of networking related to local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks.
You understand the operating principle and the protocols used in local area networks.
You know the role of routers and switches in enterprise networks.

Content

What are the concepts of the internet, intranet and extranet?
How do local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks operate?
What protocols are used in different types of networks and how do they operate?
What kind of devices are routers and switches and what is their role in enterprise networks?
How are devices connected to networks? What kind of media options are there?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments. You will do the labs in small groups of two-three students.
Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times, agreed with the teacher. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Theoretical exams and skill tests.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
e) use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI21SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basic concepts of networking related to local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks.
You understand the operating principle and the protocols used in local area networks.
You know the role of routers and switches in enterprise networks.

Content

What are the concepts of the internet, intranet and extranet?
How do local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks operate?
What protocols are used in different types of networks and how do they operate?
What kind of devices are routers and switches and what is their role in enterprise networks?
How are devices connected to networks? What kind of media options are there?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments. You will do the labs in small groups of two-three students.
Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times, agreed with the teacher. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Theoretical exams and skill tests.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
e) use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.