Computer Networks

COURSE OUTLINE 1) GENERAL |SCHOOL |ENGINEERING SCHOOL |
|ACADEMIC UNIT |AUTOMATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
|LEVEL OF STUDIES |UNDER GRADUATE |
|COURSE CODE |2201604 |SEMESTER |4 |
|COURSE TITLE |COMPUTER NETWORKS |
|INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |WEEKLY |CREDITS |
|if credits are awarded for separate |TEACHING | |
|components of the course, e.g. lectures, |HOURS | |
|laboratory exercises, etc. If the credits | | |
|are awarded for the whole of the course, | | |
|give the weekly teaching hours and the | | |
|total credits | | |
|Lectures |3 | |
|Laboratory Exercises |2 | |
| |5 |5 |
|Add rows if necessary. The organisation of | | |
|teaching and the teaching methods used are | | |
|described in detail at (d). | | |
|COURSE TYPE |Special background |
|general background, |Specialized Knowledge |
|special background, | |
|specialised general | |
|knowledge, skills | |
|development | |
|PREREQUISITE COURSES: |None |
|LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION |Greek |
|and EXAMINATIONS: | |
|IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO|NO |
|ERASMUS STUDENTS | |
|COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |http://auto.teipir.gr/en/mathimata/compu|
| |ter-networks/78 |
2) LEARNING OUTCOMES |Learning outcomes |
|The course learning outcomes, specific knowledge, skills and |
|competences of an appropriate level, which the students will |
|acquire with the successful completion of the course are |
|described. |
|Consult Appendix A |
|Description of the level of learning outcomes for each |
|qualifications cycle, according to the Qualifications Framework |
|of the European Higher Education Area |
|Descriptors for Levels 6, 7 & 8 of the European Qualifications |
|Framework for Lifelong Learning and Appendix B |
|Guidelines for writing Learning Outcomes |
|The aim of this course is to impart to the student a basic |
|understanding of how data networks work and learn what |
|architectures and protocols are used. Also, help the student |
|understand how network elements are realized on the basis of |
|digital circuits and software. A basic target of the lesson is |
|the methodology of designing LANs, learning how to use network |
|applications and the quantitative study of network traffic by |
|simulating the operation of computer networks. |
|Description / Outline: |
|The course presents the OSI architecture and then focuses on the |
|three lower layers. After briefly outlining the physical layer, |
|the operation of the Data Link Layer (Data Link Layer) and its |
|error correction function are detailed by means of the protocols |
|HDLC/LAPB. The sliding-window, and its use for flow control and |
|frame retransmission are explained. Local area networks are then |
|elaborated by means of the Ethernet and Token Ring paradigms, |
|Interconnecting LANs, Bridges and switches, are then presented. |
|Fast and Gigabit Ethernet are also included. VLAns and WLANs are |
|provided next. The network layer is presented and the protocol |
|X.25 is given as an example. |
|Upon completion of the course, students will have the necessary |
|skills expected by the graduate profile and is aligned with the |
|mission of the automation department. The student at the end |
|knows how computer networks work and how can be used in |
|automation. More specifically, students will have; |
|1. In-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the theory |
|and principles of the use of new technologies and information |
|systems in the design of networks. |
|2. Knowledge and skills in modeling and simulation, optimization |
|and design of networking components, products, processes and |
|systems, planning and control of production by exploioting |
|computer networks. |
|In detail, students will be able to: |
|1. To describe and identify the parts, to choose the functions |
|and operations of a computer network and draw up specifications.|
| |
|2. To explain the operation of usual computer networks, to assess|
|performance and to calculate the operating parameters. |
|3. Implement certification and quality improvement techniques |
|and support networks of Industrial Control Systems. |
|5. To know and apply the rules and recommendations related to |
|environmental protection. |
|General Competences |
|Taking into consideration the general competences that the |
|degree-holder must acquire (as these appear in the Diploma |
|Supplement and appear below), at which of the following does the |
|course aim? |
|Search for, analysis and |Project planning and management |
|synthesis of data and |Respect for difference and |
|information, with the use of |multiculturalism |
|the necessary technology |Respect for the natural |
|Adapting to new situations |environment |
|Decision-making |Showing social, professional and |
|Working independently |ethical responsibility and |
|Team work |sensitivity to gender issues |
|Working in an international |Criticism and self-criticism |
|environment |Production of free, creative and |
|Working in an |inductive thinking |
|interdisciplinary environment |...... |
| |Others... |
|Production of new research |....... |
|ideas | |
| |
|Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the|
|necessary networkingtechnologies. i.e. design, development, |
|installation, support and supervisionof the local or wider area |
|network. |
|Adapting to new situations: evaluation, debugging and improving |
|the operation of networks. |
|Autonomous work: Knowledge of regulations, protocols and ethical |
|issues when developing innovation. |
|Teamwork: Ability for dialog, self- esteem and commitment to |
|reach an agreement. |
|Working in an international environment: Communicative ability in|
|international languages, respecting diversity, multiculturalism, |
|the environment and the demonstration of professional and ethical|
|responsibility. |
|Work in a multidisciplinary environment: Ability perception |
|problems and use of networks for industry or consumers. |
|Generate new research ideas: Promoting free, creative and |
|inductive thinking to develop new strategic approaches. |
3) SYLLABUS |1.The OSI architecture with focus on the three lower layers. |
|2.The physical layer, |
|3.The operation of the Data Link Layer (Data Link Layer) and its |
|error correction function |
|4 The protocols HDLC/LAPB. |
|5.The sliding-window, and its use for flow control and frame |
|retransmission |
|6. Local area networks |
|7.The Ethernet |
|8. Token Ring paradigms, |
|9. Interconnecting LANs, Bridges and switches, |
|10. Fast and Gigabit Ethernet |
|11. VLAns and WLANs are provided next. |
4) TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION |DELIVERY |Lectures, laboratories , distance |
|Face-to-face, Distance |learning methods |
|learning, etc. | |
|USE OF INFORMATION AND |Teaching using ICT, Laboratory |
|COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY|Education using ICT, Communication and |
| |Electronic Submission |
|Use of ICT in teaching, | |
|laboratory education, |