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IPLUSO 13148

Networks and Data Communication I

Cybersecurity
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Information and communication are two of the most important strategic areas for business success. Currently almost any medium to large-sized company in areas from banks and insurance companies to entertainment and health has an IT department where network and data communication professionals have a fundamental role.   This course aims at providing the basic concepts related to data communication networks, with a special focus on the practical aspects related to their use in problem solving.   The course is the first approach the students have to the subject of data communication and computer networks, and will be complemented in a following course. This way, it will approach the introductory topics in these two areas, and afterwards the subjects related to the technological and physical aspects of the most common local area networks.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Introduction to data communication Transmitters, receptors and communication channels Bandwidth, attenuation and noise Encoding methods Errors Standards Introduction to computer networks Components of a data communication network Network classification Layered models as a representation of a computer network architeture The OSI model The TCP/IP model Local Area Networks Topologies Physical medium Network interfaces and other network equipment Cabling The IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.11 standards Ethernet Technology description and analysis of the different types Physical layer components Medium access - access control, collisions, collision domains Data Link Layer - frames and addressing Tansceivers, repeaters, hubs and switches WiFi Technology description and analysis of the different types Physical layer Medium access - collision avoidance Access Points Local area network design
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Upon conclusion of this course the student should: Understand the basic concepts related to digital data communication. Understand the role of the layered models' approach to the description of data communication networks. Be able to characterise the layers in both the OSI and the TCP/IP models. Recognise and characterise the major components in a local area network. Understand the fundamental characteristics of Ethernet and WiFi networks.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Gouveia, José & Magalhães, Alberto - Redes de Computadores - Curso Completo. 10ª Edição. FCA, 2013. ISBN:9789727227815.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Use of problem-based learning methodology, which allows the student to acquire knowledge, at the same time that carrying out the set of procedures for solving problems allows them to develop skills and competences. This methodology promotes learning as part of the activity developed to solve the problem.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    4
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não