Local Area Networks (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
You learn the protocols of local area networks, their structure and the principles of their design. You learn how to search for information from industry standards and manuals in order to solve information network problems in local area networks.

EUR-ACE: Knowledge and understanding 
EUR-ACE: Engineering practice 
EUR-ACE: Investigations and information retrieval 

Competence goal of the course
You know the protocols and principles of data transfer in local area networks. You know the technologies and protocols used in local area networks, and know how to configure them. You know how to plan local area networks using different data network devices. You know how LANs connect different terminal devices to the backbone network.

Content

There are several technologies used in local area networks and their development is continuous. The implementation of the study course describes its current, essential technologies. This list described in the course description is indicative:
- Different variations of the Spanning Tree protocol (MSTP, PVLANSTP)
- LAN switch management technologies (e.g. Virtual-chassis/Stacking)
- More detailed planning of virtual LANs (Ethernet/VLAN, PVLAN, QinQ)
- Wireless LANs (WLAN controller, Mesh)
- Routing technical details of local area networks (L3 connection, priorities of routing protocols and more precise route selection, e.g. Longest prefix, etc.)
- OSI model layer 2 security (Network Access Control, L2 security, IPv6 L2 features)

Materials

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Employer connections

If possible
- visiting lecturers
- projects

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 52 h
- exercises 15 h
- assignment 35 h
- independent study 30 h
- company visits 3 h
Total 135 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: The student can avoid the theory of local area networks and identify some sections of existing local area networks. The student can solve simple problems in local area networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a small local area network based on the specification of requirements.

Satisfactory 2: The student satisfactorily masters the theory of local area networks and identifies parts of existing local area networks. The student can solve simple problems in local area networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a small local area network based on the specification of requirements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The student has a good command of the theory of local area networks and recognizes sections of existing local area networks. The student knows how to solve local area network problems. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a local area network based on the specification of requirements.

Very good 4: The student has a commendable command of the theory of local area networks and recognizes sections of existing local area networks. The student knows how to solve local area network problems. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a local area network based on the specification of requirements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: The student has an excellent command of the theory of local area networks and comprehensively identifies sections of existing local area networks. The student can solve complex problems with local networks. The student knows how to plan and implement a scalable local area network based on the specification of requirements.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student must master the theory of local area networks and recognize some sections of existing local area networks. The student knows how to solve local area network problems. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a small local area network based on the specification of requirements.

Qualifications

Data networks
IT service platforms
Linux basics