Course: Modern Computer Networks

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Course title Modern Computer Networks
Course code UAI/610
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fesl Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Content of lectures: Students will get advanced knowledges in wireless network configuration, management and principes. Practical exercises will be focused on working with latest present wireless technologies. Networks based on standards IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.15 Basics of wireless networks Antennas and types of wireless networks Architecture IEEE 802.11, beacons IEEE 802.11 types of frames, media access mechanisms (CSMA/CA), monitoring Wireless security - Wireless equivalent privacy (WEP), Wireless protected access (WPA/WPA2) Practical exercise: How to create wireless sensor network ? Authentication in wireless networks (802.1x) Logical link control (IEEE 802.2) Low/high rate wireless personal networks Wireless sensor networks Hardware of devices in wireless sensor networks Bluetooth and zigbee networks basics Routing in wireless adhoc networks Security in wireless sensor networks Location problem and his solution in wireless sensor networks Wireless network simulator and simulations Content of practicals: How to create wireless sensor network?

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Laboratory
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Course is focused on personal wireless and sensor neworks.
Knowledge of algorithms and technologies of modern computer networks.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of computer networks.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Test

Writing two semester tests with a success rate of over 50%.
Recommended literature
  • C.Riva Ram Murthy, B.S.Manoj: Ad Hoc Wireless Networks.
  • - L.Dostálek, A.Kabelová:. Velký průvodce TCP/IP a systémem DNS, ISBN 978-80-251-2236-5, Computer Press 2008..
  • - T. Čolakov, L. Dostálek, J. Ledvina, D. Široký:. Bezdrátové senzorické sítě, ISBN 978-80-86583-18-1, EurOpen 2009..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Informatics (1) Category: Informatics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter