Course: Information and Communication Networks

» List of faculties » FEK » KMI
Course title Information and Communication Networks
Course code KMI/PS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fesl Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Konopa Michal, Mgr.
  • Remeš Radim, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lecture topics: 1. Basic concepts and paradigms of the world of computer networks - transmission, channel, circuit, node, network, services and technology. 2. Computer network taxonomy - server-type and P2P networks, circuit-switched and packet-switched networks 3. Layers and layer architectures - ISO / OSI, TCP / IP 4. Fundamentals of data communication - properties of transmission paths, analog and digital transmission, modulated and unmodulated transmission, synchronization, bandwidth. 5. Link layer - access methods, CSMA / CD method, collision and collision domains, access methods in Wi-Fi 6. Network layer and routing - protocols, routing 7. Transport layer - ports vs. sockets, fragmentation and defragmentation, flow control. 8. Application protocols - DNS, http, smtp and others. 9. Wireless networks - access methods in Wi-Fi, roaming, coding, security 10. Mobile communication - use of frequencies in mobile networks, cellular principle, generation of mobile networks. 11. Computational model - network-centric computing, web applications, web server, streaming applications. 12. Cloud Computing - Cloud-Based vs. Cloud Computing On-Premises, Cloud Computing outsourcing, shared services, risks.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with basic concepts and technologies of computer communications and computer networks.
Students should be able to design a simple local area networks, to have notions about network management and connecting of local area networks (including connections to the Internet) and about the issues of security of computer networks.
Prerequisites
The course has no prerequisities.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam, Seminar work

Active participation in seminars, working out a seminar work - practical application in network domain (small network creating, connecting to Internet).
Recommended literature
  • RFC vztahujíící se k TCP/IP.. Praha: Grada, 2003.
  • Dostálek, J., Kabelová, A. Velký průvodce protokoly TCP/IP a systémem DNS. 5. aktualizované vydání. ISBN: 978-80-251-2236-5.. Brno: Computer Press, 2008.
  • KUROSE, James F. a Keith W. ROSS. Počítačové sítě. Brno: Computer Press, 2014. ISBN 978-80-251-3825-0.
  • TANENBAUM, A.S. Computer Networks. New York: Prentice Hall, 2003.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Economic Informatics (4) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer