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Basics of Computer Networks

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ITA0502
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-TT 2006
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Mäkinen, Seppo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-TT-3N2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25Arto SaranpääFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
4 2008-10-27 – 2008-12-20Anna-Kaisa SaariFinnish2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02
6 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02Antti AholaFinnish2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15

Learning Outcomes

The student will master the basics of various telecommunication protocols and telecommunication methods, be able to compare various options in telecommunications with respect to costs, efficiency and reliability and be able to design a computer network. He will know the development in the branch, basic techniques of most important common data networks, and be able to follow the literature of the branch.

Contents

Serial communication, modems; open architecture in telecommunications, IEEE Local Area Network standards especially ethernet and its applications, network management programs. Designing, documentation and management of a network. Most common network protocols, OSI model and TCP/IP.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Ahola, A. Tietokoneverkkojen perusteet, opetusmo¬niste.
Saarelainen, K. Lähiverkkojen tekniikka, Yri¬tys¬mikrot, 1993.
Jaakohuhta H. Lähiverkot – Ethernet, IT Press, 2000.
Anttila A. TCP/IP tekniikka, Helsinki Media, 2000.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments.

Assessment Methods

Exam and design exercises. Numeric grading.


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