Computing networksLaajuus (5 cr)

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. You know the OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks and the principles of IP addressing and subnetting.

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 type of devices are routers and switches and what is their role in enterprise networks?
How are devices connected to networks??

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.