Computer networking I

On this course, the student will learn to design, develop, configure and maintain a small home or office network. Furthermore, the student will understand the basic concepts of networking applications design and development.

Course contents

• Computer networks and the internet
• Link layer and local area networks
• Network layer and routing
• Transport layer
• Application layer

Learning outcomes

During this course the student will:

• get fundamental knowledge about computer communications;
• understand the concepts of addressing and routing;
• practice building and configuring a realistic small home/office network;
• become familiar with Internet protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, HTTP, DNS, etc.
• be able to identify the basic elements of a computer network and explain their functions;
• get a clear overview of existing and future Internet technologies

Course material

Lecture recordings and other materials are available on the course platform.

Teaching

The course contains scheduled lectures and/or other learning events, however, the course can also be studied in self-studying manner.

Completion methods

Homework and an exam. For FITech students, flexible mechanisms are pursued.

More information in the Tampere University study guide.

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