Introduction to networks (5 cr)
Code: IT00CO82-3004
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
31.08.2020 - 16.10.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge
Matti Juutilainen
Groups
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ITMI19SPInformation technology, full-time studies
Objective
You know the principles of layered network structures, LAN devices, transmission media types as well as common cabling systems.
You are familiar with OSI and TCP/IP protocols and IP addressing structures including subnetting.
You know how to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
Content
What are the building blocks of local area networks?
Why do we use layered network structures?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create an IP address plan for a network?
How to configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers and switches in a small routed network?
Location and time
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.
Materials
Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
The course consists of lectures (not compulsory but highly recommended), home assignments (help to understand the theory), labs (practical tasks to learn configuring the devices) and practice exams (web based multiple-choice exams).
Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.
Exam schedules
As informed in the IT exam calendar.
Student workload
Total work amount is 135 hours, from which about 50 hours is lectures/work under teacher supervision and the rest is self-study and home assignments.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on practical tasks, labs and exams (multiple-choice Cisco Final exam, theoretical pen&paper exam and practical skills exam).
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
Qualifications
Networking fundamentals or equivalent knowledge