Study Guide

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

29.08.-16.12.2022, remotely and in TAMK.

Exam schedules

Exam and Skills in November andDecember
Retakes in December
(Will be specified later)

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on five assignments: module exams, laboratory assignments, theory test (final), skills test and feedback. All assignements must be approved so that the course can be assessed as approved.

The final grade consists of four parts, each with a weight of 25%:
- average of module exams,
- labs and simulations,
- skills test, and
- theory test (called Final).
- In addition, Cisco feedback must be made on the Cisco Online Academy website.

Module exams (25% of the total grade):
- The course has a total of six module exams.
- Each module exam must be passed in accordance with the evaluation table below. The limit of approved performance is 50%.
- The grade for the module exams is based on the average of average of those.
- Module exams must be performed on schedule.
- Slipping from time limits may result in a downgrade in grade of module exams.

Laboratory assignments and simulaations (25% of the total grade):
- Some Laboratory assignments with the course equipment are mandatory (approx. 10). These are rated on a pass / fail scale.
- In addition, the course has simulation tasks. These tasks are estimated by looking at the number of tasks performed according to the table below. The limit for approved performance is 50% of the simulation tasks performed.
- Both parts of the laboratory tasks must be successfully completed.
- Only the result from simulation will effect the final grade (labs must be passed though)

Theory test Final (25% of the total grade):
- Before starting the theory test, course feedback (Cisco feedback) must be made.
- This exam is a multiple-choice exam taken at the end of the course.
- The exam has questions about all modules.
- The test is performed under supervision and has 2 hours to complete.
- A windows calculator may be used as an aid during the test.
- Course material or other material must not be used during the test.
- The theory test is evaluated according to the table below. The limit of approved performance is 50%.

Skills test (25% of the total grade):
- Remote test in the last two weeks (see schedule).
- Made on the Cisco Online Academy website.
- You have 2 hours to do the test.
- Three attempts. The best result remains in effect.
- Evaluated according to the table below. The limit of approved performance is 50%.

Scoreboard in each section:
- less than 50% -> rejected
- 50.0 - 59.9% -> 1
- 60.0 - 69.9% -> 2
- 70.0 - 79.9% -> 3
- 80.0 - 89.9% -> 4
- 90.0 - 100.0% -> 5

Final grade is the average of results from Module Exams, Simulations, Skills and Final exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

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

Due to the remont of C-building, this course will be taught partly as remote learning course and partly as lab course (in TAMK). All chapters will be video recorded.

Learning materials

All materials can be found from the courses learning management system: www.netacad.com, Introduction to Networks - course

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]

International connections

Cisco Networking Academy is an internationally recognized program, and accredited in TAMK.

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 in average ore even one part out of 4 failed -> fail

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

50,0 - 59,9 % -> 1
60,0 - 69,9 % -> 2

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

70,0 - 79,9 % -> 3
80,0 - 89,9 % -> 4

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

90,0 - 100,0 % -> 5