Course detail

Introduction to IS/ICT

FP-VTAcad. year: 2021/2022

  • Infrastructure of electronic communication networks - basic terms and definitions, types of transmission environments, methods and principles of information transmission, layer models of electronic communication systems, introduction to the technologies. Metallic cable systems - characteristics, cables, connectors, adapters. Optical cable systems - characteristics, cables, connectors, adapters. Other elements of passive communication infrastructure - data distribution boxes, path panels, optical distribution frames, earthing, elements for distribution organization - organizers, protectors, gutters, pipes, binding tapes, etc.
  • Introduction to design of communication system infrastructure - cabling systems (backbone, horizontal and working sections), switching nodes, terminal equipment. Management of network design tasks - standards, design and location of switchboards, planning of transmission capacities of backbone lines, marking, methods of cable routes, zone solutions, high-density systems. Economic, reliability and security aspects of network design.
  • Critical communication infrastructure (CCI) of the state / company - basic terms, requirements, definitions of MCN (Mission Critical Network) and NISS (Network Infrastructure Security Solution), aspects of the industrial environment. Critical communication systems - basic and advanced requirements for reliability, security and speed, topology and redundancy, synchronization, management systems,
  • Digital systems for information processing - digitization, convergence, digital content, digital literacy, digital transformation. Information - bit, number systems, logic functions, logic members and basic logic circuits, application of the laws of Boolean algebra. Logic circuits - combinational circuits, sequential circuits.
  • Architecture of computer systems - processors, memories, graphical interfaces, communication interfaces, power supply, cooling. Architecture of PC, servers and active network elements.

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Vít Novotný, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Informatics (ÚI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will get both theoretical and practical knowledge base from the area of electronic information and communication systems

 

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures - prezentations with explanation of the issue using audiovisual tools

Exercises - practical tasks from the discussed issues

 

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

    1. Electronic communication networks - basic terms and definitions, types of transmission environments, methods and principles of information transmission, layer models of electronic communication systems, introduction to the functioning of technologies.
    2. Metallic transmission technologies - characteristics, transmission principle, components of metallic connectivity, metallic cables - types, transmission parameters, connectors, adapters.
    3. Optical cable technologies - characteristics, transmission principle, components of optical connectivity, optical cables - types, transmission parameters, connectors, adapters.
    4. Other components of passive communication infrastructure - data switchboards, switching panels, optical boxes, earthing, components for distribution organization - organizers, protectors, gutters, pipes, binding tapes, etc.
    5. Introduction to communication systems infrastructure design methods - cabling systems (backbone, horizontal and working sections), switching nodes, terminal equipment.
    6. Management of network design tasks - standards, design and location of switchboards, planning of transmission capacities of backbone lines, marking, methods of cable routing, zone solutions, high-density systems. Economic, reliability and security aspects of network design.
    7. Critical communication infrastructure of the state / company - basic terms, requirements, definitions of MCN (Mission Critical Network) and NISS (Network Infrastructure Security Solution), aspects of the industrial environment, legislation, standards.
    8. Critical communication systems - basic and advanced requirements for reliability, security and speed, topology and redundancy, synchronization, management systems, special passive layer materials and special active elements for CCI.
    9. Methods and principles of digitization and convergence, digital content, digital literacy
    10. Information, bit, number systems, logical functions, logical members and basic logic circuits, application of the laws of Boolean algebra.
    11. Logic circuits - combinational circuits (representations, basic blocks - encoders / decoders, detection, multiplexers / demultiplexers, arithmetic operations, etc.).
    12. Sequential circuits - properties, counters, registers, operations with registers, synchronization, I / O channel, DMA channel, queue, stack.
    13. Computer systems architectures - processors, data memories, graphical interfaces, communication interfaces, power supply, cooling. Architecture of PC, servers and active communication network devices.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Poskytnutí základních informací a získání úvodních praktických dovedností z oblasti informačních a komunikačních systémů.

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

Attendance in laboratories will be checked

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

JORDÁN, V. a ONDRÁK, V. Infrastruktura komunikačních systémů I: Univerzální kabelážní systémy. 2. rozš. vyd. Brno: CERM, Akademické nakladatelství, 2015. ISBN 978-80-214-5115-5. (CS)
JORDÁN, V. a ONDRÁK, V. Infrastruktura komunikačních systémů II: Kritické aplikace. 2. rozš. vyd. Brno: CERM, Akademické nakladatelství, 2015. ISBN 978-80-214-5240-4 (CS)

Recommended reading

KŘÍŽ, J. a SEDLÁK, P. Audiovizuální a datové konvergence. Brno: CERM, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7204-784-0.
SEIFERT, R. The Switch Book – The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology. John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-34586-5, USA, 2000. (CS)

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-MIn Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vít Novotný, Ph.D.

Syllabus

      1. Electronic communication networks - basic terms and definitions, types of transmission environments, methods and principles of information transmission, layer models of electronic communication systems, introduction to the functioning of technologies.
      2. Metallic transmission technologies - characteristics, transmission principle, components of metallic connectivity, metallic cables - types, transmission parameters, connectors, adapters.
      3. Optical cable technologies - characteristics, transmission principle, components of optical connectivity, optical cables - types, transmission parameters, connectors, adapters.
      4. Other components of passive communication infrastructure - data switchboards, switching panels, optical boxes, earthing, components for distribution organization - organizers, protectors, gutters, pipes, binding tapes, etc.
      5. Introduction to communication systems infrastructure design methods - cabling systems (backbone, horizontal and working sections), switching nodes, terminal equipment.
      6. Management of network design tasks - standards, design and location of switchboards, planning of transmission capacities of backbone lines, marking, methods of cable routing, zone solutions, high-density systems. Economic, reliability and security aspects of network design.
      7. Critical communication infrastructure of the state / company - basic terms, requirements, definitions of MCN (Mission Critical Network) and NISS (Network Infrastructure Security Solution), aspects of the industrial environment, legislation, standards.
      8. Critical communication systems - basic and advanced requirements for reliability, security and speed, topology and redundancy, synchronization, management systems, special passive layer materials and special active elements for CCI.
      9. Methods and principles of digitization and convergence, digital content, digital literacy
      10. Information, bit, number systems, logical functions, logical members and basic logic circuits, application of the laws of Boolean algebra.
      11. Logic circuits - combinational circuits (representations, basic blocks - encoders / decoders, detection, multiplexers / demultiplexers, arithmetic operations, etc.).
      12. Sequential circuits - properties, counters, registers, operations with registers, synchronization, I / O channel, DMA channel, queue, stack.
      13. Computer systems architectures - processors, data memories, graphical interfaces, communication interfaces, power supply, cooling. Architecture of PC, servers and active communication network devices.
 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vít Novotný, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to the content of exercises, introduction of requirements for obtaining credit and conditions for successful completion of the course

2. Individual task I "Market research with components of the passive layer of electronic communication networks" - introduction; overview of network infrastructure components;

3. Metallic cabling system - metallic cables; patchcords; connectors and adapters of metallic cabling systems; patch panels; data sockets; metal cabling organizers;

4. Optical cabling system - optical cables; optical connectors and adapters; optical baths, optical patchcords; elements for the organization of optical cabling;

5. Data switchboards - types, constructions; cabling support systems - troughs, holders, rails, guide and support pipes and couplings; other material - lashing material, marking and marking material;

6. Consultations on task I;

7. Individual task II "Design of communication network infrastructure" - presentation of the goal, model project;

8. Characteristics of parts of the communication network infrastructure - backbone, horizontal and working sections of the network infrastructure, distribution nodes;

9. Principles of backbone section design, capacity calculation, design of redundancy;

10. Principles of horizontal section design;

11. Distribution nodes - types, components, elements in switchboards and their organization in them;

12. Consultations on task II

13. Evaluation of tasks I and II

 

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course