Network Technologies (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student will be able to
- decribe the devices and services used to support communication in computer networks and Internet
- explain how devices access local and remote network resources
- understand the basic settings that IP-network devices need to communicate
- configure basic settings to network devices
- set IP-networking settings to servers and clients
- explain fundamentals of switching, Ethernet LANs and IP routing
- explain the phases and encapsulation of data in TCP/IP transmission
- build a small LAN
- describe a wireless network and functions of a digital communication system

Content (course unit)

Introduction to Networking, network protocols and communication, TCP/IP and data encapsulation, Ethernet, Configuring network devices, IP-Addressing, Troubleshooting network connections. Wireless communication.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- Knows what is a tcp / ip stack and how it relates to data transfer
- Knows how to configure network devices

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- Understand how the computer network works
- Knows how to enable network devices in an appropriate way
- Is able to create a small local area network
- Is able to apply the course topics and their own ability to demonstrate their skills

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- Can explains how the Internet works according to the tcp / ip stack
- Can install network devices and know where they are needed.
- Can create a small local area network.
- Can independently and extensively apply the topics discussed in the course and have the ability to demonstrate their skills.

Location and time

Due to the COVID-19 situation, this course will begin as remote learning course. All lessons will be held via video connection (Teams).

Exam schedules

Exam and Skills on xx December
retakes on xx December
will be specified in August

Assessment methods and criteria

Multiple different task must be done:
- simulations and labs
- chapter exams
- final exam
- skills exam
All task are evaluated by scale from 0 to 100. You need to pass all tasks (get min. 50% of points).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, labs, simulations, groupworks, discussions, exams, videos

Learning materials

All materials can be found from the courses learning management system: www.netacad.com

Student workload

5 cr, circa 135 student working hours, student should be able to study 8-10 hours weekly

Content scheduling

[will be clarified later]

Completion alternatives

CCNA Certificate

International connections

Cisco Networking Academy is internationally recognized program

Further information

In this course we will use Cisco Networking Academy's learning management system: https://www.netacad.com
Teacher will send you guides on how to register by email before the start of this course.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

less than 50% of the total points -> fail

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

50-59% -> 1
60-69% -> 2

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

70-79% -> 3
80-89% -> 4

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

90-100% -> 5