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| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TT00BT72 |
| Curriculum: | TT 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Virtanen, Antti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, you will be able to build a simple Local Area Network (LAN) and assign IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to it. You will understand the operation of IP protocols and IP services. You will be familiar with the principles of Ethernet and its use in network connections. You will be able to configure basic security settings, set up routers and switches, verify connectivity, and troubleshoot small network connection issues. Additionally, you will understand how a LAN operates, including network components, LAN structures, models, and protocols.
Student's Workload
135h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Digital Electronics
Contents
The basic components of a simple network, topologies, and the most common network types. Protocols and models: OSI and TCP/IP protocol models and standards. Ethernet concepts, including the physical layer, data link layer, and Ethernet switching. Communication between networks: Network layer, address resolution, IP addressing, and the basics of routing. Fundamentals of IP address services: DNS, DHCP, and NAT. Verifying connectivity and troubleshooting using command-line tools and Wireshark.
Regional Impact
The CCNA curriculum helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programs.
Internationality
Cisco Networking Academy is the world’s largest and longest running corporate social responsibility education program, powering an inclusive future for students and instructors around the world.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Online interactive learning material provided by Cisco Networking Academy: CCNA1 Introduction to Networks (ITN)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures. Hands-on labs and Cisco Packet Tracer network simulation activities. Videos, syntax checkers, interactive activities, quizzes and module group exams reinforce learning. Exams to measure learning outcomes.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student will understand most of the concepts discussed, will be able to apply them and is able to design, implement and test a small LAN with versatile services and is capable of demanding troubleshooting.
Grade 3: The student understands the concepts discussed in considerable part, will be able to apply them and is able to design, implement and test a small local area network with fundamental services, and is capable of troubleshooting.
Grade 1: The student understands the basic concepts of the subject treated, will be able to apply them and is able to implement and test a small local area network and is capable of simple troubleshooting.
Assessment Methods
Laboratory exercises, Checkpoint Exams, Practice Final Exams, Final Exam and Skills Exam.
Further Information
Responsible organization: VAMK
The recommended follow-up course after Local Area Networks is TCP/IP Networks.