Computer networks and their use in materials engineering Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S2MAL16.2017

Module name: Computer networks and their use in materials engineering
Module code: IM2A_SIECI
Programme code: 08-S2MAL16.2017
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module Computer networks and their use in materials engineering shall enable that students are knowledgeable about issues of organisation, design, configuration of local computer networks; management of local networks and server resources; organisation of computer clusters for applications in materials modelling. Owing to that students shall achieve a better understanding of problems in the field of: computer operation in a computer network; rules and procedures for data protection on servers; organisation and management of computer clusters The understanding of principles and procedures for server management and network organisation shall result in deepening the skill of computer network use for information processing and in carrying out advanced parallel computations in the area of engineering materials computer modelling.
Prerequisites:
Passive command of English language. Proficiency in a PC operation in the basic scope and a general knowledge of a PC structure. Knowledge of a binary number system.
Key reading:
1. J. R. Shapiro: Windows Server 2008 PL. Biblia, HELION Gliwice 2009 2. B. Komar: Administracja sieci TCP/IP dla każdego, Helion Gliwice 2000 3. S. Prata, D. Martin: Biblia systemu UNIX V polecenia i programy użytkowe, LT&P Warszawa 1994 4. R. Sokół: ABC Linux. Wydanie II, HELION Gliwice 2010 5. S. Lakshman: Skrypty powłoki systemu Linux. Receptury, HELION Gliwice 2012.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Students have basic knowledge of computer networks, comprising: network design and computer networks classification; protocols role and organisation in the data transmission; the role of routing and DNS services. Students know the rules of server resources management, including: user account and account groups handling and making the disk resources and printers available in a computer network. [IM2A_SIECI_1]
 IM2A_W04 [5/5]
Students have basic knowledge about using and managing computers operating under the Unix system, comprising: the configuration of Bash shell environment; basic data processing commands; issues of data processing automation by means of batch programs (scripts) in the Bash shell environment. They understand principles of computer cluster structure, configuration and management to support research in the field of materials science. Students know procedures to configure password-free communication with the use of SSH protocol and to implement an IT environment for parallel computations. [IM2A_SIECI_2]
 IM2A_W04 [5/5] IM2A_W15 [4/5]
Students can build and configure a local computer network in accordance with the provided specification and can manage resources of a Windows server, in accordance with the provided specification. On a basic level they can manage basic resources of a server operating under the Unix system. They can design and write a batch program in the Bash shell environment of the Unix system in accordance with the specified objective. [IM2A_SIECI_3]
 IM2A_U02 [5/5] IM2A_U06 [5/5]
Students can implement a password-free communication (SSH) between Unix servers in a computer cluster and configure the environment for parallel computations with the use of protocol (MPI). [IM2A_SIECI_4]
 IM2A_U06 [5/5]
Students are aware of responsibility for own work and readiness to submit to team work rules and to bear responsibility for tasks implemented together. They understand the need to formulate and to provide information on computer networks applications in the area of materials engineering. [IM2A_SIECI_5]
 IM2A_K03 [3/5] IM2A_K06 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Practical test [IM2A_SIECI_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended classes.
 IM2A_SIECI_1 IM2A_SIECI_2 IM2A_SIECI_3 IM2A_SIECI_4 IM2A_SIECI_5
Test [IM2A_SIECI_w_3]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise.
 IM2A_SIECI_1 IM2A_SIECI_2 IM2A_SIECI_3 IM2A_SIECI_4 IM2A_SIECI_5
Sprawozdanie [IM2A_SIECI_w_4]
Assessment of the skill to understand mechanisms of a computer network operation in materials engineering laboratory applications by correct formulation of conclusions.
 IM2A_SIECI_1 IM2A_SIECI_2 IM2A_SIECI_3 IM2A_SIECI_4 IM2A_SIECI_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IM2A_SIECI _fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding issues related to computer networks operation and rules and procedures for a server and a local network management, enabling an active use of computer networks in a materials engineering laboratory. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia and demonstrations.
 15
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to basic issues.
 20 Practical test [IM2A_SIECI_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM2A_ SIECI_fs_3]
Application of the acquired theoretical knowledge to practical implementation of tasks related to configuration and management of servers, local networks and computer clusters. Exercises are performed by students individually/in teams with the use of teaching laboratories equipment.
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the topic of performed exercise. Independent preparation of a theoretical introduction. Individual preparation of exercise results.
30 Practical test [IM2A_SIECI_w_1] Test [IM2A_SIECI_w_3] Sprawozdanie [IM2A_SIECI_w_4]
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