TCP / IP Networks
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IT00BL28 |
| Curriculum: | IT 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Virtanen, Antti |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
After the course, the students know the architecture and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students know the principles of Internet Protocol and Basics of Routing. Students know important Transport and Application layer protocols in Internet. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality.
Student's Workload
135 h, which contains 50 h of scheduled contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Local Area Networks, Operating Systems and Domain Services, Basics of Telecommunications.
Contents
Enhanced switching technologies such as Virtual LANs and Inter-VLAN routing. Internet Protocol versions 4 and 6. Address Resolution and Internet Control and Management Protocols. Static and Dynamic Routing. TCP and UDP protocols and Application layer protocols using them.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Forouzan, B. A., Datacommunications and networking, New York, McGraw-Hill, 2013, 5th ed. ISBN 007-337622-1. Material produced by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments and laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student understands most of the concepts discussed, is able to design and build switched local area networks and small routed networks.
Grade 3: The student understands the concepts discussed in considerable part, is able to configure switched local area networks and small routed networks.
Grade 1: The student understands the basic concepts of the subject treated, understands how to configure switched local area networks and small routed networks.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, laboratory exercises, an examination.