Computer networks (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students will be competent in LAN network toplogy according to universal cabling standards and how to create a safe network. They will do this through theoretical and practical exercises. Upon completion of the course, students will know how to choose network tecnology appropriate to a given situation, calibrate network connections and control devices.

Content

Students will understand the purposes for using and functions of the following network expansion components: repeater, bridge, switch, and router. Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in designing a specified local network.

Materials

- Sähkötieto ry ST-käsikirja 16, Yleiskaapelointijärjestelmät
- Vainio M. and Hakala M. 2003. Tietoverkon rakentaminen. Docendo.
-Lecture notes

Teaching methods

Lectures and practical exercises in the laboratory

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

2- 1 Students are able to rate the basics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

4 -3 Students are able to rate the key issues

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Students are able to commendable rate issues and know how to apply them.