Data Networks (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose:
You learn the structure, protocols of data networks used by computers (and other end devices). You also know the principles of planning a data network.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice

The learning objectives:
You are familiar with protocols and data transmission principles used on the Internet. You know the layers of OSI model and identifies the technologies and protocols used on each layer of the model. You can design a local area network using, switches, routers, workstations and servers. You are able to design cabling, switching topology and routing scheme to run the data network. You know the different devices used on a network (e.g. switches, routers, firewalls, wireless base stations). You can change, handle and save the configuration used in network devices. You know how local area networks interconnect to one another through wide area networks.

Content

The contents stated through the OSI model:

Layer 1
- Physical cabling (copper, fiber)
- Wireless Local Area Networks
- Basic modulations in data transfer
- Devices

Layer 2
- Ethernet switching
- Network Segmentation (VLANs)
- Loop detection (Spanning Tree)
- MAC addressing

Layer 3
- IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting
- Routing (Static, OSPF and BGP)
- DHCP, ARP

Layer 4
- TCP and UDP

Layers 5 to 7
SSH, HTTP, DNS, SMTP

In addition, best practices in network design and configuration management are handled in the course.

Materials

Saharinen, Karo. 2021. Data Networks. http://datanetworks.pages.labranet.jamk.fi.

Teaching methods

- Lectures (flipped learning video or in classroom)
- Practical exercises
- Demonstration of skills as personal assignments

Employer connections

The course will contain points of view from the industry on how data networks operate in Finland.

Exam schedules

The course will use JAMK's Exam Studio where you can reserve exam times based on your own calendar/timetable.

Completion alternatives

The course can be done by accredition of competence. Agree upon the accreditation with the course lecturer. More information about accreditation in the degree regulations of JAMK and the study guide.

Student workload

5 ECTS * 27 h = 135 hours where,

33,25 h theory material, where
- 13,25 h = Video material/Lectures based on the text
- 20 h = re-reading the material
81,75 h = ~4,8h per exercise (if grade 5 is your goal)
15 h = Self-study (reflecting, going through additional material, troubleshooting, using relevant tools)
5 h = Exam (this includes retakes if necessary)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: The student masters the theory on network protocols sufficiently and is able to recognize some sections of existing solutions. The student can plan and implement few parts of a small-scale network infrastructure based on given requirement specification.

Satisfactory 2: The student masters the theory on network protocols satisfactorily and is able to recognize existing solutions. The student can plan and implement some parts of a small-scale network infrastructure based on given requirement specification.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The student masters the theory on network protocols well and is able to analyze existing solutions. The student is able to plan and implement most parts of a network infrastructure based on given requirement specification.

Very good 4: The student masters the theory on network protocols very well and is able to analyze existing solutions. The student is able to plan and implement almost all parts of a network infrastructure based on given requirement specification.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: The student masters the theory on network protocols excellently and is able to analyze existing solutions and create new solutions. The student is able to plan and implement all parts of a large-scale network infrastructure based on given requirement specification.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student masters the theory on network protocols sufficiently and is able to recognize some sections of existing solutions. The student can plan and implement few parts of a small-scale network infrastructure based on given requirement specification.