Course detail

Computer communications and networks

FEKT-KPOKAcad. year: 2010/2011

Data communication principles. Data communication systems. Computer networks, layer models, communication services and protocols. Multiple access. Error control. Naming and addressing. Network interconnections. Switching and switches. Routing. Internet concepts, TCP/IP, Internet routing. High-speed networks, quality of communication services. Wireless and mobile networks and protocols. Protocol implementation and protocol engineering.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Miroslav Švéda, CSc.

Department

Faculty of Information Technology (FIT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Understanding basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks; being aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Understand basic concepts and principles of computer communications and computer networks; be aware of communication functions and their implementations in common computer networks.

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

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Halsall F.: Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems. Addison-Wesley, 1996.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BK-AMT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Miroslav Švéda, CSc.

Syllabus

Data communication principles.
Data communication systems.
Computer networks, layer models, communication services and protocols.
Multiple access.
Error control.
Naming and addressing. Network interconnections.
Switching and switches.
Routing.
Internet concepts.
TCP/IP.
Internet routing
High-speed networks, quality of communication services. Wireless and mobile networks and protocols.
Protocol implementation and protocol engineering.