Subject

Computer networks

Course Title

Computer networks
Computer networks

Code

F23L2W046

Study Programme

Computer Engineering, Internet, Networks and Security

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

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

3 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Dejan Spasov, Marjan Gušev

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

A minimum of 18 ECTS credits earned

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Introduction to the basic concepts of computer networks. The student will acquire knowledge related to network architecture, network protocols, and network design. The student will become familiar with the main components and applications of the TCP/IP protocol suite.

11.

Course content

(1) Networks, network classification, communication system model, standards, protocols, layering. (1) Data transmission, media types, spectrum and bandwidth, analog and digital data, noise, communication channel capacity. (1) Data link layer, framing, error detection, PPP, flow control, sliding windows, ARQ mechanisms, HDLC. (1) LAN and MAC sublayer technologies. LAN topologies. Multiple access, MAC protocols. (1) Hub operation principles. Flooding. Buffering. Overlapping. (1) Ethernet. Frame structure. Addressing. CSMA/CD. Switch. Backward learning. Broadcast and collision domains. ARP. (1) Bridges for connecting different technologies. Broadcast storm. Spanning tree protocol. (1) Packet transmission. Datagrams and virtual circuits. (1) Network layer. IP. Addressing. Forwarding. Forwarder operation. Routing tables. (1) Routing protocols. Routing types. Static routes. IRP vs ERP. AS. Metrics. DV vs LS. (1) Private addresses, NAT, PAT, IPv6, DHCP. (2) Transport layer. Connection establishment. Multiplexing. UDP. RTP. TCP. Congestion control. Ports (1) Web. HTTP. FTP. DNS.

12.

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).

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

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

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	60 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

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

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	0 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	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)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Laboratory exercises were conducted.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum \| Computer Networks \| Prentice Hall \| 2010 2. William Stallings \| Data and Computer Communications \| Pearson \| 2013
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year