Networking fundamentals (5 cr)
Code: IT00CO71-3006
General information
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
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ITMI21SPInformation 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
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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.