Course detail

Computer Communication

FSI-VPK-AAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course focuses on the technical and software solutions in data networks as well as in industrial networks. Principles of communication, computer networks, computer platforms and industrial networks are discussed. Considerable attention is paid to the TCP/IP protocol family. Programming of application using TCP and UDP protocols is also included (in seminars).

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jan Roupec, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automation and Computer Science (ÚAI)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be able to use, design, install and manage computer networks as well as to develop internet-based applications. They acquire basic knowledge of industrial networks.

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of using computers is required (files and folders operations etc.). The C-language programming is desirable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course-unit credit award requirements: active participation in seminars, elaboration of an individual project. The examination is oral.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the technical and software solutions of communications problems in data networks, as well as in industrial networks.

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

The attendance at lectures is recommended; the attendance at seminars is obligatory. Education runs according to week schedules. The form of compensation for missed seminars is fully in the competence of the tutor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Fall K. R., Stevens W. R.: TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols (2nd edition). Addison-Wesley Professional, 2011.
Forouzan F. A.: Data Communications and Networking (5th edition). McGraw-Hill, 2012.
Mackay S., Wright E., Reynders D., Park J.: Practical Industrial Data Networks: Design, Installation and Troubleshooting. Newnes, 2004.
Ramaswami R., Sivarajan K., Sasaki G.: Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective (3rd edition). Morgan Kaufmann, 2009.

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Roupec, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction. Basic terms from data communications. ISO/OSI model.
2. Transmission media.
3. Ethernet network.
4. LAN Interconnection (repeater, bridge, router).
5. Switched networks.
6. TCP/IP - introduction, addressing, data communication model.
7. TCP/IP - network management and services.
8. IPv6.
9. EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485.
10. Modbus.
11. Fieldbus. Profibus.
12. DeviceNet. HART protocol.
13. Wireless networks.

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Roupec, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. - 3. Web techniques.
4. - 7. Example of data network - installation and confuguration.
8. DNS, DHCP, NAT.
9. Development of programs using UDP and/or TCP protocol.
10. Development of simple TCP client/server application.
11. - 12. Demonstration of industrial networks.
13. Presentation of semester projects, accreditation.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Computer Communication

Type of course unit