Introduction to networks (5 cr)

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?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.

Course material

Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.

Study forms and 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.

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 pen&paper exam and practical skills exam).

Qualifications

Networking fundamentals