Computer networks

• Concepts, principles, and standards with emphasis on modern Internet technologies.
• Protocols and layered model for communication
• HTTP and selected applications, specified in the project
• Transport layer: TCP, UDP
• Network layer: IP, routing, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
• Link layer: MAC, ARP, switching
• Physical layer: signals, encoding, modulation
• Security in computer networks

Knowledge. The candidate should be able to:

1. Explain layered model for computer networks.
2. Explain the main principles of how network communication works and influences networked computing.
3. Explain a protocol and be able to view it in a general communication context.
4. Know a range of communication standards for data transmission.
5. Explain the most important security mechanisms in communication networks.

Skills. The candidate should be able to:

1. Apply the most important computer network standards.
2. Use data tools to analyze packet content in network traffic.

General competence. The candidate should be able to:

1. Evaluate, specify or select a communication solution for a system.
2. Present problems and communication technical solutions to professional colleagues.

Lectures, exercises, project work with guidance.