Course detail

Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technologies

FEKT-BPC-PISAcad. year: 2018/2019

The course introduces students to information and communication technologies using practical examples. It provides an overview of the types of connectors and cables for computer networks. The next part focuses on the TCP / IP communication model, the basic installation of operating systems in virtual environments, their network configuration, virtual private network (VPN) configuration, virtual LAN networks, network traffic analysis, and basic server configuration.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Petr Číka, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course, students acquire a basic overview of passive and active network elements and their advantages and disadvantages. They also acquire practical experience including connecting network cables, installation and configuration of operating systems, network interfaces, components and basic network services.

Prerequisites

No special knowledge is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation of study results follows the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT and the Dean's Regulation complementing the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT. It is obligatory to work through all laboratory exercises in regular or alternative terms to complete the course.

Course curriculum

1. Basic concepts in ICT - repeater, hub, switch, router (TPC / IP model, layers)
2. Description of used connectors (cabling)
3. Addressing in computer networks
4. Available operating systems, differences, advantages / disadvantages
5. Basic tools for network interfaces managing and configuring
6. Virtual Private Networks
7. VLANs, tunnels configuration
8. Wireless WiFi - Basic Architecture, Client / AP
9. Analysis of network traffic
10. Installation and operation of the web server and technologies associated with it
11. Managing servers through a web browser, testing various server services
12. Final test

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with a deeper awareness of information and communication networks and systems through practical demonstrations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KUROSE, James F. a Keith W. ROSS. Počítačové sítě. Brno: Computer Press, 2014. ISBN 978-802-5138-250. (CS)
Microsoft Corporation: Základy sítí, Computer Press, 1999
ODOM, Wendell, Rus HEALY a Naren MEHTA. Směrování a přepínání sítí: autorizovaný výukový průvodce. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. Samostudium. ISBN 978-802-5125-205. (CS)
THOMAS, R., M.: Lokální počítačové sítě, Computer Press, Praha, 1996

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization AUDB-TECH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Petr Dejdar, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Petr Číka, Ph.D.
Ing. Marek Sikora

Syllabus

Introduction
Connectoring metalic cables - horizontal section
Connectoring metalic cables - vertical section
Modem installation and configuration
Network interface card installation and configuration
Switch management - virtual LAN
Router management - static routing
The FTP service
The Observer software protocol analyzer
Configuration of the Apache WWW server
Remote access
Reserved
Final test