Computer Networks

Year
1

Academic year
2016-2017

Code
02022365

Subject Area
Information and Communication Technologies

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
E-learning

ECTS Credits
2.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The final grading is a mark between 0 and 20, calculated on the basis of the student performance in the various tests (one test per course module). The weight of each test is the following: Basic concepts 15%, Local area networks 20%, TCP/IP architecture 15%, Addressing and routing 30%, Domain name system 20%. The minimal mark for approval in the course is 10.

Learning Outcomes

The objective of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge on the operation of TCP/IP computer networks. The course uses a practical approach, using the most common operating systems (Linux, Apple Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows). Nevertheless, strong theoretical background is provided along with the practical subject matters, on topics such as equipment configuration, traffic analysis, and troubleshooting of TCP/IP local area networks (LAN). The course only resorts to open source tools available on the mentioned operating systems.

Configuration of Linux, Apple Mac OSX, or Microsoft Windows computers, in view of their integration in TCP/IP networks. Check equipment connectivity. Troubleshoot basic networking problems. Use of traffic analysis tools. Understand and check the basic operation of supporting network applications (DNS and DHCP).

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Module 1 | Basic concepts | 8 hours

Module 2 | Local area networks | 12 hours

Module 3 | TCP/IP Architecture | 4 hours

Module 4 | Addressing and routing | 18 hours

Module 5 | Internet domain naming system (DNS) | 12 hours

Assessment Methods

Assessement
The final grading is a mark between 0 and 20, calculated on the basis of the student performance in the various tests (one test per course module). The weight of each test is the following: Basic concepts 15%, Local area networks 20%, TCP/IP architecture 15%, Addressing and routing 30%, Domain name system 20%. The minimal mark for approval in the course is 10.: 100.0%

Bibliography

Computer Networking a Top-Down Approach, Kurose, J., Ross, K., Addison Wesley, 2012

Data and Computer Communications, Stallings, W., Prentice Hall, 2011

Engenharia de Redes Informáticas, Monteiro, E., Boavida, F., FCA, 2011

TCP/IP Teoria e Prática, Boavida, F., Bernardes, M., FCA, 2012

TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1 The Protocols, Fall, K., Stevens, W., Addison Wesley, 2012