Development and configuration of computer networks Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: 08-S2INIA15.2017

Module name: Development and configuration of computer networks
Module code: 08-IN-S2-PiKSK
Programme code: 08-S2INIA15.2017
Semester:
  • summer semester 2018/2019
  • summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
Aim of the module is familiarizing with issues connected with designing, implementation and diagnostics of a local computer network. The module deals with issues connected with process of information transfer in three lowest layers of reference model OSI-7.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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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]
Presents his own solutions and configurations to the group. [PiKSK -K_12]
 K_2_A_I_K02 [1/5] K_2_A_I_K03 [1/5]
Estimates costs of computer network design. [PiKSK -K_13]
 K_2_A_I_K05 [1/5] K_2_A_I_K06 [1/5]
Uses basic diagnostic mechanisms for network testing. [PiKSK -U_10]
 K_2_A_I_U12 [3/5] K_2_A_I_U19 [1/5]
Uses network simulator to network designing and testing. [PiKSK -U_11]
 K_2_A_I_U12 [2/5] K_2_A_I_U15 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U19 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U21 [1/5]
Can join hosts in a local network using various transmission media using point-point topologies and joining into infrastructure. Tests advanced media and links. [PiKSK -U_6]
 K_2_A_I_U01 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U08 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U10 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U12 [1/5]
Can configure a switch as an access layer device. [PiKSK -U_7]
 K_2_A_I_U08 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U12 [3/5]
Can configure router as a core layer device. Constructs a network comprising sub-nets of L3 layer. Designs vertical and horizontal cablings. [PiKSK -U_8]
 K_2_A_I_U08 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U09 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U10 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U12 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U15 [1/5]
Configures VLAN networks and routing between such networks. [PiKSK -U_9]
 K_2_A_I_U03 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U12 [2/5] K_2_A_I_U19 [1/5]
Understands the need to use layered network model OSI-7 for description of phenomena occurring in computer networks. Understands divisions within TCP/IP stock of phenomena occurring in the Internet. [PiKSK -W_1]
 K_2_A_I_W04 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W05 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W11 [3/5] K_2_A_I_W13 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W19 [1/5]
Characterizes network devices, such as: network card, switch, router, host. Can describe issues connected with switching frames and routing packets. [PiKSK -W_2]
 K_2_A_I_W11 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W14 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W20 [1/5]
Characterizes limitations of transmission media used in local network and ways of addressing. Understands threats resulting from use of excessive broadcast domains of L2 layer. In wireless networks is able to explain phenomena connected with overlapping of transmission channels. [PiKSK _W_3]
 K_2_A_I_W11 [3/5] K_2_A_I_W14 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W20 [1/5]
Understands the need to use 3 layer model to design a local network. [PiKSK -W_4]
 K_2_A_I_W11 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W17 [1/5]
Characterizes threats connected with discontinuous network addressing and understands the need of dividing big networks of 3L layer into smaller ones. [PiKSK -W_5]
 K_2_A_I_W11 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W13 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Module credit [PiKSK _w_1]
Questions from lecture subject matter.
 PiKSK -W_1 PiKSK -W_2 PiKSK _W_3 PiKSK -W_4 PiKSK -W_5
Short tests [PiKSK _w_2]
Checking the level of understanding of issues concerning computer network development and routing.
 PiKSK -W_1 PiKSK -W_2 PiKSK -W_4 PiKSK -W_5
Conversation during tasks crediting [PiKSK _w_3]
Checks the skill of generalizing knowledge acquired during tasks solving.
 PiKSK -K_12 PiKSK -K_13 PiKSK -U_10 PiKSK -U_11 PiKSK -U_6 PiKSK -U_7 PiKSK -U_8 PiKSK -U_9
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 [PiKSK _fs_1]
Content available in the form of multimedia transfer.
 15
Preparing for credit.
 15 Module credit [PiKSK _w_1]
laboratory classes [PiKSK _fs_2]
Exercises referring to networks joining and LAN networks configuring.
 30
Designing own networks with use of Packet Tracer.
 45 Short tests [PiKSK _w_2] Conversation during tasks crediting [PiKSK _w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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