Introduction to Networks (5cr)

Code: R504D54-3002

General information

Enrollment: 14.03.2022 - 16.09.2022; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 30

Teachers: Kenneth Karlsson

Teacher in charge: Kenneth Karlsson

Course: R504D54

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course covers the architecture, structure, functions and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP).

Content

• Configure switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources.
• Explain how physical and data link layer protocols support the operation of Ethernet in a switched network.
• Configure routers to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
• Create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and verify network connectivity between devices.
• Explain how the upper layers of the OSI model support network applications.
• Configure a small network with security best practices.
• Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network.

Materials

Cisco Networking Academy Program Web based learning environment
Course Moodle environment

Teaching methods

After completing the course, the student is familiar with the structure of layered OSI and TCP / IP models, the functionalities and general cabling standard of LAN media, the operation of the most common LAN devices and device applications, as well as key TCP / IP protocols and is able to perform IP subnetwork. After completing the course, the student is able to build and test the operation of a small LAN and connect the database to the LAN. The student is able to calculate IP addresses and subnets and to define an IP address book for workstations and test the functionality of an IP connection.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands which components are needed to build a network.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands which components are needed to build a network and can explain how a network operates.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can plan, build and document a network and explain how to perform these phases.