Introduction to NetworksLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student:
- knows the basic technologies of data and IP networks
- knows the most important protocols used in data networks
- understand local network operation and implementation methods
- understand the operation of the networking devices
- knows the basic configurations of routers and switches
- understand the IP networking basics

Contents

- information network architectures and protocols
- Ethernet
- IPv4 and IPv6
- TCP and UDP
- router and switch operation
- router and switch configuration

The course is based on Cisco Networking Academy's course "Introduction to Networks" and related materials and exercises.
In order to complete the course, the student creates his own user ID in the Cisco Networking Academy's NetSpace learning environment (www.netacad.com).

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

It is recommended that the student has completed the course Introduction to ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICI001IT1AE) or has similar knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student knows partially the basic concepts of information networks, understands the core points of the architecture of information networks and the main features of protocols.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student knows the basic concepts of information networks, the core points of the architecture of information networks and the protocols used in information networks. The student manages the basic configuration of the switch and router.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student knows very well the basic concepts of information networks, the core points of the architecture of information networks and the protocols used in information networks. The student has a good command of the switch and router configuration.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The total course grade is formed as follows:

Exams (70%)
- midterm exam (35%)
- final exam (35%)

Moodle exams during the course (30%)

Learning materials

The basis of the course is the Cisco Networking Academy (www.netacad.com) course "Introduction to Networks" and related materials and exercises.