Course detail
Communication Technology
FEKT-BPC-KOMAcad. year: 2019/2020
The course is focused on these topics: networks and protocols – communication models, methods of information transmission, reasons for the use of networks, basic structure of networks, types of networks, architecture of communication systems, ISO/OSI reference model, TCP/IP network model. Principles of communication techniques – multiple utilization of transmission channels, duplex communication. Analysis of tasks of every layer of communication models with respect to ISO/OSI and TCP/IP – physical layer, data-link layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, presentation layer, and application layer.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- describe and explain the basic communication models and methods of information transmission,
- list the basic network structures and express their performance parameters,
- describe and explain the general architecture of communication systems,
- identify the differences between ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models, define these models,
- describe the basic principles of multiple utilization of transmission channels and methods for providing two-way communication,
- explain the operation of the physical layer of transmission systems,
- explain the task of the data-link layer of transmission systems,
- express the fundamentals of operation and services of the network layer of transmission systems, including the role of main protocols,
- interpret the function of the transport layer of transmission systems,
- explain the role of the session and presentation layers of transmission systems,
- describe selected tasks and protocols of the application layer of transmission systems.
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Up to 70 points can be earned for the written examination.
Course curriculum
2. Structure of networks, architecture of communication
3. Basic description of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models
4. Multiple utilization of transmission channels
5. Physical layer of communication systems
6. Data-link layer of communication systems
7. Network layer of communication systems (services, task of the layer, addresses, routing)
8. Network layer of communication systems (datagrams, tunnelling, translation, flow control, IPv6)
9. Transport layer of communication systems
10. Session layer of communication systems
11. Presentation layer of communication systems
12. Application layer of communication systems (domain name system, telnet)
13. Application layer of communication systems (web and email system)
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's
specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective - Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning
branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Structure of networks, architecture of communication
3. Basic description of ISO/OSI and TCP/IP network models
4. Multiple utilization of transmission channels
5. Physical layer of communication systems
6. Data-link layer of communication systems
7. Network layer of communication systems (services, task of the layer, addresses, routing)
8. Network layer of communication systems (datagrams, tunnelling, translation, flow control, IPv6)
9. Transport layer of communication systems
10. Session layer of communication systems
11. Presentation layer of communication systems
12. Application layer of communication systems (domain name system, telnet)
13. Application layer of communication systems (web and email system)
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Simulation of basic network applications
3. Modeling of backbone and access networks with Ethernet technology
4. Comparison of wireless and metalic technology (WLAN and Ethernet)
5. Differences between application protocols
6. Comparison of ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) and Frame Relay technology
7. Techniques for achieving required quality of service (QoS), queuing mechanisms
8. Test, introduction into individual assignment
9. Routing protocols RIP and OSPF
10. Comparison of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) protocols
11. Work on individual assignment
12. Finalization of individual assignment
13. Defence of individual assignment