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Coordinating unit:
340 - EPSEVG - Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering
Teaching unit:
744 - ENTEL - Department of Network Engineering
Academic year:
2015
Degree:
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INFORMATICS ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2010). (Teaching unit Compulsory)
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2010). (Teaching unit
Compulsory)
ECTS credits:
6
Teaching languages:
Catalan, Spanish, English
Teaching staff
Coordinator:
Lluís Gutierrez Gonzalez
Others:
LLuís Gutierrez Gonzalez
Opening hours
Timetable:
Tuesday: from 10:00 A.M till 00:30 P.M.
Thursday: from 11:00 A.M. till 1:30 P.M.
Friday: from 11:00 AM. till 1:30 P.M. (week 1)
Room D-171 (1st floor)
and at the CAMPUS ATENEA or e-mail: lluis.gutierrez@entel.upc.edu as well
Requirements
Is highly recomendable have taken the course of Computers Networks (XACO) of the 4th semester in the past
Degree competences to which the subject contributes
Specific:
1. CEFB5. Knowledge of informatic systems, its structure, function and interconnection, as well as fundamentals of its
programming.
2. CETI2. Ability to select, design, develop, integrate, value, construct, tmanage, exploit and maintain technologies of
machines, programming and nets, keeping suitable costs and quality parameters.
3. CETI4. Ability to select, design, deploy, integrate and manage network and communications infrastructure in an
organization.
4. CETI6. Ability to design systems, applications and services based on network technologies, including internet,
website, e-commerce, multimedia, interactive services and mobile computing.
5. CETI7. Ability to understand, implement and manage security and safety of computing systems.
6. CE12. Knowledge and use of the basics of programming networks, sistems, telecommunication services.
7. CE17. Knowledge and use of the concepts of network architecture, protocols and communication interfaces.
8. CE18. Ability to distinguish net concepts of access and transport, circuits and package commutation nets, fixed and
mobile nets, as well as of application systems of distributed nets, voic, data and audio services and interactive and
mutimedia services.
9. CE19. Knowledge of interconnection and routing methods, as well as basics of planning, network dimensioning
based on traffic parameters.
10. CE2. Basic knowledge of use and programming computer, operating systems, data base and informatic programs
with engineering applications.
Transversal:
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12. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING - Level 2: Completing set tasks based on the guidelines set by lecturers. Devoting the
time needed to complete each task, including personal contributions and expanding on the recommended information
sources.
18. EFFICIENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION. Communicating verbally and in writing about learning
outcomes, thought-building and decision-making. Taking part in debates about issues related to the own field of
specialization.
19. THIRD LANGUAGE. Learning a third language, preferably English, to a degree of oral and written fluency that fits
in with the future needs of the graduates of each course.
23. TEAMWORK. Being able to work as a team player, either as a member or as a leader. Contributing to projects
pragmatically and responsibly, by reaching commitments in accordance to the resources that are available.
25. EFFECTIVE USE OF INFORMATI0N RESOURCES - Level 2. Designing and executing a good strategy for advanced
searches using specialized information resources, once the various parts of an academic document have been
identified and bibliographical references provided. Choosing suitable information based on its relevance and quality.
Teaching methodology
Main topics will be introduced by the professor as a lecture in the classroom, not only exposing the daily topic orally, but
using all type of docent material as well, ie. Slides, multimedia material, web searches, and so on. Students will also
participate in the development of the class by solving precisely determined exercises, short talks concerning the topics
being explained and discussions of up-to-date information from technical medias and/or daily press or magazines.
Some collaborative activities will also be programmed to foster the team work among students, active techniques such as
problem based learning and/or collaborative learning will be used for a suitable topic that requires such techniques rather
than oral expositions.
The lab classes are usually held at the computer classroom, students working in pairs or trios will solve problems
proposed by the professor, ie. we might use a network simulator like OPNET and create and analyze a network in detail.
The students should fulfill a workbook where all exercises must be properly answered. Initially they will have to fulfill as
well a preliminary work to be sure that they understand the theoretical aspects of the problem and the program they will
use. After two or three sessions or for sure at the end of thelabwork there will be an exam to evaluate the level of
understanding of the student, this exam will be held individually within class time
Learning objectives of the subject
This course will provide a broad introduction to the topics related with data networking by focusing on the TCP-IP
reference model, particularly the network architecture and protocols related. Topics being addressed analyze how
networks work on the inside by applying a top-down approach; but because students' background already includes the
upper layers, of the model, e.g. application and transport layer which were developed in the past courses; our effort
should be placed on the:
IP layer, both the legacy version 4 and the upgraded version 6.
The control, address resolution and routing protocols
And, finally hugh effort should be devoted to analyze networks, either fix or mobile, which interconnect communication
equipments and end user devices.
It is also remarkable to say that the subject is basic to follow future subject of the same track of this curricula, such as
Multimedia networks, security and network seccurity and management, and finally Future Internet.
Students' should also be trained in transversal competences such as:
Team work, to learn or improve the way they cooperate whit colleagues to plan activities and/or solve problems, applying
the best solution by using the methodologies learned along the course.
Search any documentation autonomously he/she needs to carry out satisfactory the work charged, ie. books, articles,
tutorials or any kind of document presented in any format, eg. electronic or written.
To present his/ her works with a high level of quality by using any kind of office tools he/she needs; and also complete
any document with relevant information such as references, cross-reference-tables, index, conclusions, and so on; so to
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produce an professional document.
Understand, write documents and even talk more fluently in English as a work language. It is well-known that English is
almost imperative in today's technical and business world. This course is intended to foster the use of English as if the
students were working in a real company, integrating the learning of the language and the contents.
Study load
Total learning time: 150h
Hours large group:
45h
30.00%
Hours medium group:
0h
0.00%
Hours small group:
15h
10.00%
Guided activities:
0h
0.00%
Self study:
90h
60.00%
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Content
Topic 1: Introduction to Internet
Learning time: 5h
Theory classes: 2h
Guided activities: 2h
Self study : 1h
Description:
Introduction to Internet
Network architecture
Organisms
RFC
Transport protocol review
Related activities:
Activity: Class presentation: TCP version
Topic 2: IP protocol v.4
Learning time: 4h
Theory classes: 2h
Guided activities: 1h
Self study : 1h
Description:
IP protocol IP v4
Main concepts: datagram
Address formats: classless i classfull. NAT.
IP frame format
Subnetting and mask
Related activities:
Activity 2: Case study - subnetting and addressing
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Topic 3: IPV v6 protocol
Learning time: 3h
Theory classes: 1h 30m
Guided activities: 1h
Self study : 0h 30m
Description:
Protocol IPv6
Upgraded functions.
IPv6 frame format, header and address formats.
IPv6 vs IPv4: pros and cons
Transition from IPv4 to IPv6
IPv6 upgraded protocols: DHCPv6, ICMPv6, . .
Related activities:
Activity: IPv6 vs IPV4 and exercises
Topic 4: Routing
Learning time: 4h 30m
Theory classes: 2h
Guided activities: 1h
Self study : 1h 30m
Description:
Internet routing: concept, types domain.
routing internally and externally
Routing tables
routing Protocols: OSPF i RIP and interdomain prtocols
Routings algorithms
Multicast routing protocol
Related activities:
Activity: Classroom exercicse - routing algorithm
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Topic 5: Network control Protocols and address
resolution
Learning time: 2h
Theory classes: 1h
Self study : 1h
Description:
Network control: Internet Control message Protocol (ICMP)
Address resolution: ARP, RARP i DHCP
Topic 6: Network interconnection
Learning time: 5h
Theory classes: 2h
Guided activities: 1h 30m
Self study : 1h 30m
Description:
Interconnections problems based ont he TCP/IP architectcure
Routers
Bridges and switches
VLAN
Related activities:
Activity: Work in classroom - Spanning Tree protocol
Topic 7: Network management
Learning time: 5h
Theory classes: 1h 30m
Guided activities: 2h
Self study : 1h 30m
Description:
Concept
SNMP protocol
MIB and components
Related activities:
Activity: session devoted to the EPSEVG network:architecture and management . Visit on the ground installations.
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Topic 8: Link and transport networks
Learning time: 6h
Theory classes: 3h
Guided activities: 1h 30m
Self study : 1h 30m
Description:
Wired Local Area Networks: Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
Wireless LANS, WIFI (IEEE 802.11)
WAN networks
Switched WAN
Mobile WAN
Access networks
Related activities:
Activity: access networks today
Practice 1: Network performance evaluation
Learning time: 10h
Laboratory classes: 8h
Self study : 2h
Description:
By using a network simulator (OPNET) we will understand and evaluate the performance of a a domestic setting
Total 4 sessions
Pràctice 2: Network management and
configuration
Learning time: 5h 30m
Laboratory classes: 4h
Self study : 1h 30m
Description:
Managing network exercises
Total 3 sessions.
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Qualification system
The final rating will be the result of the average of the activities undertaken by the student throughout the course:
- Theory (T): The theoretical concepts related with the subject acquired by the student by individual study and by any
other learning activity performed mainly in the classroom. They will be assessed by appropriate written exams or tests.
Precisely there will be two main written exams as detailed below:
* A partial exam, named CONTROL, at the middle of the course
* and the final axam at the end of the semester, named Aval Final. Pay attention to the fact that this final exam covers
the entire topics covered throughout the course.
Therefore the theory qualification comes up easily from the equation below:
* T = 40 · Control + 60 · Aval Final (%) (If Control rate is > AF rate)
otherwise T = AF rate
- Practice (P): The practice tasks performed at the laboratory will be assessed according to some parameters: personal
attitude, task developed, attendance and the qualification of the final test after the task is finally delivered. (25 %)
- Class activities: Students will work in the classroom by doing individual and group collaborative tasks and exercises
throughout the course. Such tasks will also be assessed:
* Work, activities and exercises done in class: 15%
Given the previous division, the final rating is obtained as follows:
* Final Rating = 60 · T + 25 · P + 15 · C (%)
Regulations for carrying out activities
The attendance to the - Theory exams: Control and final evaluation
& Practice (labs) classes is mandatory.
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Bibliography
Basic:
Kurose, Jame F.; Ross, Keith W. Computer networking : a top-down approach. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2012.
ISBN 9780273768968.
Forouzan, Behrouz A. TCP/IP protocol suite. 4th ed. Boston [etc.]: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010. ISBN
9780070166783.
Stallings, William. Data and computer communications. 9th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN
9780131392052.
Fall, Kevin R.; Stevens, W. Richard. TCP/IP Illustrated. Vol. 1, The protocols. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ [etc.]: AddisonWesley, 2012. ISBN 9780321336316.
Comer, Douglas E. Computer networks and internets : with Internet applications. 5th ed. Upple Saddle River (New Jersey):
Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2009. ISBN 9780136061274.
Forouzan, Behrouz A. Data communications and networking. 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2013. ISBN 9780073376226.
Others resources:
Hyperlink
http://www.torrens-ibern.cat
http://wps.aw.com/aw_kurose_network_5/
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