Industrial Data Networks (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students know
- the basic structures of local networks
-the use of wireless local area networks
- the basic principles of active devices
- the basics of encryption
- the use of IP addresses
- about the principles of Ethernet based networks used in industry.

Content (course unit)

Structures of topologies, the basic principles and cabling of local area networks,. the OSI model, frame structures, the functions and features of active devices, the use if IP- addresses, creating subnetworks. The structure and encryption of wireless networks. The principle and use of Profinet and Ethercat networks.

Exam schedules

Exam: 13.04.2016
1. Re-exam: 11.05.2016
2. Re-exam: 01.06.2016

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam, exercises, homeworks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, homework and exam.

Learning materials

The teaching material can be found in Tabula, the code 5S00BL90-3004, the key 3004.

Student workload

Lectures 40 h.
Stdents independent work 33 h.

Content scheduling

Basic local area network technology, as well as the structure and use of networks.
Local area network cabling.
Network active equipment operating.
Protocol manner of representation, OSI model, Internet protocol.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

Risto Kallionpää, room A3-09b.
risto.kallionpaa@tamk.fi
tel. 040 8449648

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge of computer networks, structures and criteria of the action,
Knowing the meaning of Internet addresses.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge of computer networks, structures and criteria of the action,
Knowing the meaning of Internet addresses and subnetting.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In-depth knowledge of computer networks infrastructure and operations, the ability to identify problems, the meaning of Internet addresses and the knowledge of subnetting and managing the distribution of addresses.