Course detail
Computer Communication
FSI-VPK-AK Acad. year: 2024/2025 Summer semester
The course focuses on the technical and software solutions in data networks as well as in industrial networks. Principles of communication, computer networks, computer platforms and industrial networks are discussed. Considerable attention is paid to the TCP/IP protocol family. Programming of application using TCP and UDP protocols is also included (in seminars).
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
5
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
The basic knowledge of using computers is required (files and folders operations etc.). The C-language programming is desirable.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The course-unit credit award requirements: active participation in seminars, elaboration of an individual project. The examination is oral.
The attendance at lectures is recommended; the attendance at seminars is obligatory. Education runs according to week schedules. The form of compensation for missed seminars is fully in the competence of the tutor.
Aims
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the technical and software solutions of communications problems in data networks, as well as in industrial networks.
Students will be able to use, design, install and manage computer networks as well as to develop internet-based applications. They acquire basic knowledge of industrial networks.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-AIŘ-K: Applied Computer Science and Control, Master's, compulsory
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
17 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Introduction. Basic terms from data communications. ISO/OSI model.
2. Transmission media.
3. Ethernet network.
4. LAN Interconnection (repeater, bridge, router).
5. Switched networks.
6. TCP/IP – introduction, addressing, data communication model.
7. TCP/IP – network management and services.
8. IPv6.
9. EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485.
10. Modbus.
11. Fieldbus. Profibus.
12. DeviceNet. HART protocol.
13. Wireless networks.
Guided consultation
35 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. – 3. Web techniques.
4. – 7. Example of data network – installation and confuguration.
8. DNS, DHCP, NAT.
9. Development of programs using UDP and/or TCP protocol.
10. Development of simple TCP client/server application.
11. – 12. Demonstration of industrial networks.
13. Presentation of semester projects, accreditation.