FPF:UINK128 Hardware and Communication Tec - Course Information

UINK128 Hardware and Communication Technologies

Extent and Intensity

0/6/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

RNDr. Šárka Vavrečková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

RNDr. Šárka Vavrečková, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava

Prerequisites

We expect basic knowledge of hardware and computer networks.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Applied Computer Science (programme FPF, B1802 AplI)
• Computer Science and Technology (programme FPF, B1801 Inf)

Course objectives

The aim is to practice the work with hardware and computer networks, especially hardware diagnostics, error detection, monitoring, network diagnostics. Students will look at the typical features and technologies of various devices, identifying component information, assessing and benchmarking, component testing. We also deal with computer networks, including configuration and security procedures for various network devices.

Syllabus

• 1. Basic hardware components: motherboard, processor, memory.
  2. Tools needed for repairs and modifications.
  3. Commonly available software for basic diagnostics, component testing.
  4. Processors: processor recognition, testing, overclocking, underclocking.
  5. Memory modules: properties, installation, latency, testing, overclocking.
  6. Storage: Testing, S.M.A.R.T.
  7. Power supply, power management technology.
  8. Computer networks, network elements.
  9. Network diagnostics, packets capture.
  10. Servers: Windows Server, Linux Server, installation, management.

Literature

required literature
• AMD Products Specs. URL info
• Itel ARK - Your Source for Information on Intel Products. URL info
• Vavrečková, Šárka. WWW stránky předmětu, skripta. URL info

recommended literature
• Hardware Secrets: Uncomplicating the Complicated. URL info
• ALPERN, Naomi J., Joey ALPERN a Randy MULLER. IT career jumpstart: an introduction to PC hardware, software, and networking. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley, 2012. ISBN 978-111-8206-157. info
• HORÁK, Jaroslav. Hardware: učebnice pro pokročilé. 4. aktualiz. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 2007. ISBN 978-80-251-1741-5. info

not specified
• ExtraHardware. URL info
• HUBERT, B. et al. Linux Advanced routing & Traffic Control. URL info
• PC Help Forum. URL info
• The TechReport - PC Hardware Explored. URL info
• Tom's Hardware: Hardware News, Tests and Reviews. URL info
• VAVREČKOVÁ, Š. Výukové materiály k předmětu v systému Moodle. URL info
• TIŠNOVSKÝ, P. Seriál Co se děje v počítači. Root.cz, 2012. URL info
• DONAHUE, G. A. Kompletní průvodce síťového experta. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-251-2247-1. info
• RUSSEL, Ch. ? CRAWFORD, S. Microsoft Windows Server 2008: Velký průvodce administrátora. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-251-2115-3. info
• Dembrowski, K. Mistrovství v hardware. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-251-2310-2. info
• TRULOVE, J. Sítě LAN: Hardware, instalace a zapojení. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2098-2. info
• THOMAS, T.M. Zabezpečení počítačových sítí. Autorizovaný průvodce. Brno: Computer Press, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0417-6. info

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Lecture with a video analysis

Assessment methods

Credit

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Cvičení 6 HOD/SEM.

Teacher's information

Student carries out the given task (finding certain components according to specified criteria, executing or descripting the process of maintenance or repair, crimping RJ-45 ending, evaluation of suitability of a component for a particular purpose, etc.).

Activity	Difficulty [h]
Cvičení	6
Domácí příprava na výuku	10
Konzultace	9
Příprava na zápočet	20
Summary	45

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