Lecturer(s)
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Fesl Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
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Konopa Michal, Mgr.
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Remeš Radim, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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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.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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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
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Learning outcomes
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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.
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Prerequisites
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The course has no prerequisities.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam, Seminar work
Active participation in seminars, working out a seminar work - practical application in network domain (small network creating, connecting to Internet).
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Recommended literature
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RFC vztahujíící se k TCP/IP.. Praha: Grada, 2003.
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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.
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KUROSE, James F. a Keith W. ROSS. Počítačové sítě. Brno: Computer Press, 2014. ISBN 978-80-251-3825-0.
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TANENBAUM, A.S. Computer Networks. New York: Prentice Hall, 2003.
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