Course detail
Communication Technology
FEKT-BKC-KOMAcad. year: 2022/2023
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
- use several numerical systems and conversions among them,
- explain and use elementary units common in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT), e.g. data size,
- use elementary terms from the ICT area, e.g. operating system.
Work in the laboratory is conditional on a valid qualification of a student according to the Decree No. 50/1978 Coll. (Czech rule), which students must obtain before starting the course. Information on this qualification is given in the Dean's Directive on familiarisation of students with safety regulations.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Up to 70 points are awarded for the written examination. In order to pass the course, it is necessary to obtain a total of at least 50 points (the sum of points from the labs and the exam).
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
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Multiple utilization of transmission channels. Physical layer of communication systems. Data-link layer of communication systems
3. Network layer of communication systems (services, task of the layer, addresses, routing, datagrams, tunnelling, translation, flow control, IPv6)
4. Transport layer of communication systems. Session layer of communication systems. Presentation layer of communication systems
5. Application layer of communication systems (domain name system, telnet, web and email system)
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. DNS protocol and DNS hierarchy, evaluation of individual assignment.
Elearning