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Introduction to Data Communication (D0134), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:Introduction to Data Communication
Introduction to Data Communication
Course Winha code:D0134
Kurre acronym:IntroDatCom
Credits:3
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:2.year
Implementation:Autumn semester, 2.period
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:English
Teacher:
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

None

Course contents (core content level)

- Network terminology and protocols
- OSI model
- Cabling and Cabling tools
- Basics of Hubs, Switches and Routers
- Ethernet Fundamentals
- TCP/IP Protocol suite and IP addressing

Course contents (additional)

- Subnetting and subnet calculations
- Routing fundamentals
- Conversions between decimal, binary and hexadecimal values

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completing the course the student understands the difference between LAN and WAN , LAN components and their role and functionality, and OSI model and its layers

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After the course the student is able to build and configure a simple LAN and also build and test cables required for the LAN.

Recommended reading

CCNA 1 course material by Cisco Systems

Teaching and learning strategies

Laboratory work: 35 h
Laboratory Exam: 2 h
Final Exam: 2 h
Online assessments: 9 h
Case study: 10 h
Student individual workload: 32 h
Total: 90 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Online assessments of individual course modules, Assessment of the lab workbook, Assesment of the case study, Lab exam and Final exam.

Related competences of the degree programme

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