UIINK18 Computer Network and Internet

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
14/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Šárka Vavrečková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
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
Computer Network and Internet
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
Course objectives
In this subject, we deal with computer networks. The goal is to get familiar with the concept and the architecture of computer networks including wireless networks, their types, common protocols, network devices, techniques of network administration.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will:
- be familiar with the concepts and architecture of computer networks.
- know the most important network protocols and mechanisms.
- master work with IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
- know to solve basic issues related to network administration and configuration of common network devices.
Syllabus
  • 1. How computer network works. Network hardware.
  • 2. Protocols, standardization, ISO/OSI reference model. Protocol stacks, TCP/IP network model.
  • 3. Network transfer characteristics, transfer paths.
  • 4.–6. Local networks - Ethernet: frames, cables, half and full duplex.
  • 7. Network and transport layer functionality, IPv4, IPv6, TCP connection.
  • 8.–9. Network addresses and routing.
  • 10. Application protocols, network services, DNS.
  • 11. Wireless networks.
  • 12.–13. Network security and network administration.
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures
Lectures with discussion
Excercies
Group work in computer room
Assessment methods
Credit:
Compulsory attendance at seminars min. 75%. Written test and practical part of credit - crimping.
Exam:
Written with oral part (discussion), the list of possible questions on the teacher´s web.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 14 HOD/SEM.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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