Course detail

Computer Communications and Networks

FIT-IPKAcad. year: 2025/2026

Internet concept and model of the Internet. Model ISO/OSI. TCP, UDP, IP protocols. Addressing in computer networks (local and Internet). Routing on the Internet. Multicasting on the Internet. Switching and switches. Principles of reliable data transfer. Network interconnections. Multiple access. Error control. Communication services and protocols. Wireless and mobile networks and protocols. Network security. Programming network applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Information Systems (UIFS)

Entry knowledge

Ability to write a computer program in one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, C#, Java. Knowledge of operating systems.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

  • Project #1 - max 20 pts.
  • Project #2 - max 20 pts.
  • The final exam - max 60 pts.

Controlled activities include two projects and the final exam.

Aims

The aim is to understand the basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks; to be aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks.


Student acquaints basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks and will be aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks. The student will learn how to deal with documents that describe the specification of communication protocols. The student will learn how to implement networking applications.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Andrew S. Tanenbaum,Nick Feamster, David J. Wetherall. Computer Networks, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2021. (EN)
Kurose J.F., Ross K.W.: Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (8th edition). Addison-Wesley, 2021. (EN)
PETERSON, Larry L.; DAVIE, Bruce S. Computer networks: a systems approach. Elsevier, 2011. (EN)

Recommended reading

Gerry Howser. Computer Networks and the Internet: A Hands-On Approach. Springer International Publishing AG, 2019 (dostupné on-line) (EN)
John Goerzen, Tim Bower, Brandon Rhodes. Foundations of Python Network Programming: The comprehensive guide to building network applications with Python. Apress, 2011. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to computer networks
  2. Network applications
  3. Application layer
  4. Network application programming
  5. Transport layer
  6. Network Layer I (Addressing)
  7. Network Layer II (Protocols and Communications)
  8. IPv6 protocol
  9. Multicast
  10. Routing I (Local Area Networks)
  11. Routing II (Internet)
  12. Link layer (LAN technology, Ethernet, Wifi)
  13. Recapitulation

Project

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Implementation of a client-server communication
  2. Implementation of networking application