Introduction to networks (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basic concepts of networking related to local area networks (LANs), wide area networks and wireless networks.
You know the principles of layered network structures, LAN devices, transmission media types as well as common cabling systems.
You are familiar with network protocols and understand their operating principle.
You know how to design and implement IP addressing for a local area network.
You know how to build simple LANs and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

Content

What are the building blocks of local area networks?
Why are layered network structures used and how do they work?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create IP address plans for networks?
How to configure and troubleshoot the 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

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Timing of exams and assignments

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Student workload

Total work amount is 135 hours, from which about 70 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).