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Introduction to networks (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB87-3005

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.09.2025 - 07.11.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
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
Course
IT00EB87

Realization has 18 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 33 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 02.09.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 04.09.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 09.09.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 11.09.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 16.09.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 18.09.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 23.09.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 25.09.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 30.09.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 02.10.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 07.10.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 09.10.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 14.10.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 16.10.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 28.10.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 30.10.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Tue 04.11.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Thu 06.11.2025 time 10:30 - 12:45
(2 h 15 min)
Introduction to networks IT00EB87-3005
D207-D208 Byod-/teorialuokka (Cisco-labra syksy -25-)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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 are layered network structures used?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create IP address plans for networks?
How to configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers and switches in small routed networks?

Course material

Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.

Study forms and methods

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).

RDI and work-related cooperation

-

Timing of exams and assignments

As informed in the course.

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 exam and practical skills exam).

Qualifications

Networking fundamentals

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