Computer networks

Course title

Computer networks

Code

F18L2W046

Study programme

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

3 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Компјутерски архитектури

10.

Course objectives (competences)

Introduction to the basic computer networks concepts. The student will obtain the knowledge necessary to understand the network architecture, network protocols, and network design. The student will understand the main components and applications of the TCP/IP protocol suite.

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Course content

(1) Networks, network classification, communication system model, standards, protocol, layering. (1) Data transmission, medium types, spectrum and bandwidth, analogue and digital data, noise, communication channel capacity. (1) Data layer, framing, error detection PPP, flow control, sliding window, ARQ mechanisms, HDLC. (1) LAN technologies, MAC sublayer. LAN topologies, Multiple access, MAC protocols (1) Hubs, flooding, buffering, switching. (1) Ethernet. Frame structure, addressing. CSMA/CD. Switch. Backward learning. Broadcast and collision domains. ARP. (1) Connecting different network technologies using bridges. Broadcast storm. Spanning tree protocol. (1) Packet transmission. Datagrams and virtual circuits. (1) Network layer. IP addressing. Routing. Routers. Routing tables. (1) Routing protocols. Routing types. Static routing. IRP vs ERP. AS. Metrics. DV vs LS. (1) Private addressing, NAT, PAT, IPv6, DHCP. (2) Transport layer. Connection establishment. Multiplexing. UDP. RTP. TCP. Congestion control. Ports (1) Web. HTTP. FTP. DNS.

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Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case-based learning, use of simulators and other electronic tools for the analysis of the network, protocols, and traffic, guest lectures, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper, learning in an electronic environment (forums, consultations).

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

30 + 60 + 15 + 0 + 75 = 180 hours

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	60 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	0 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	0 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Laboratory exercises were conducted.

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year