Introduction to networks (5 op)

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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?

Arviointi

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Opiskelumateriaali

Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.

Opiskelumuodot ja -menetelmät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
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).

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

Tenttien ja tehtävien ajoittuminen

As informed in the IT exam calendar.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Evaluation is based on practical tasks, labs and exams (multiple-choice Cisco Final exam, theoretical pen&paper exam and practical skills exam).

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
e) use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

Esitietovaatimukset

Networking fundamentals or equivalent knowledge