SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES



1. Familiarize yourself with the communication principles among computers



2. Understanding the general problem of communications and the division into sub-layers.



3. To know the main international standardisation bodies.



4. Familiarize with the most widespread communication technologies



5. Configuration of simple computer networks and wired equipment



6. Knowing tools for network traffic analysis and simulation



7. Create simple applications capable of exchanging information through computer networks



GENERIC COMPETENCES



8. Promote autonomous learning of new methods and theories, and the ability to adapt to new work situations.

9. Ability to solve problems with initiative, make decisions, provide creative solutions, apply critical reasoning, communicating and transmitting knowledge, skills and abilities.



TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES



10. Work in multilingual and multidisciplinary environments.



11. Adopt responsible and orderly attitudes at work.



12. Work effectively as a team, integrating skills and knowledge.

TOPIC 0. PRESENTATION: Description of the content of the subject matter. Explanation of the evaluation method.



TOPIC 1. INTRODUCTION: Basic concepts of communications. Information theory. Reference Architectures. Internet structure.



TOPIC 2. PHYSICAL LAYER: Physical foundations of data transmission. Characterization of transmission channels. Multiplexing.



TOPIC 3. DATA LINK LAYER: Functions of the link data layer. Local area networks, access networks, trunk networks. Network connection sublayer. Medium access sublayer. Access mechanisms. Most common technologies.



TOPIC 4. NETWORK LAYER: Addressing and routing. Mechanisms for the exchange of routing information. Network layer protocols: ARP, IP, ICMP. Access to referral protocols.



TOPIC 5. TRANSPORT LAYER: Transport services. Communication among the applications. TCP and UDP protocols.



TOPIC 6. APPLICATION LAYER: Network applications. DNS, Web, Mail, VoIP telephony. Basic applications for network operation. Most commonly used networking applications. Application protocols: Telnet, FTP, SMTP, HTTP, etc.



TOPIC 7. SECURITY: Introduction to the problem of network security.



NOTE

These subjects will be developed in the classroom through master classes and collaborative activities, as well as in the laboratory through the proposed practices (see types of teaching).

METHODOLOGY



(a) THEORY

1. Master classes shall be used to explain the principal concepts of the subject.

2. A list of research works with oral explanation shall be proposed.



(b) LABORATORY

1. Statements of practices to be resolved proactively by students shall be given.

2. Laboratory practices shall be conducted in seven weeks.



NOTE

If health conditions do not permit, the methodology for online teaching will be adapted to the conditions described in eClassroom.

A. CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

According to the regulations governing the evaluation of students with official degrees established in the UPV/EHU, the system of continuous evaluation is the one to be used primarily in the UPV/EHU.



The evaluation percentages are for the whole subject.



A.1. THEORY (70%)

1. Partial examination at the end of the topic INTRODUCTION(25%)

2. Final test type test (30%)

3. Work and explanation of a research subject proposed by the teacher (15%)



A.2. LAB (30%)

1. Resolution of practices

2. Evaluation of practice reports

3. Final laboratory examination



B. FINAL EVALUATION

B.1. THEORY (70%)

1. Final exam.



B.2. LAB (30%)

1. Final laboratory examination

2. To carry out a project proposed by the teachers, which must be delivered prior to the examination.



RESIGNATION PROCEDURE

The resignation from continuous evaluation must be presented inwriting within a period of 9 weeks from the beginning of the term.



NOTES

1. To pass the course, theory and laboratory must be independently passed.

2. A list of research studies shall be proposed upon completion of the subject matter of the introduction.

3. In the final examinations, both in the continuous evaluation and in the final evaluation, questions relating to the research work described in the classroom may be included.

4. To qualify the research studies it is compulsory:

(a) Oral presentation of the work by all students in the group.

(b) Early delivery of the transparency described in the classroom.

5. The eClassroom is used to enable students to deliver on time all the deliverables requested in the subject matter.

6. Evaluation tests shall be conducted in person. But if health conditions do not permit it, online evaluation tests will be conducted in accordance with the conditions described in Egela.

MATERIALS DELIVERED WITH EGELA
(a) THEORY
1. Presentation of the subject
2. The transparency of the material presented in the classroom
3. List of proposed works
4. The Transparency of Student Presentations
5. Other support materials related to the subject matter

(b) LABORATORY
1. Statements of the practices used in the laboratory

NOTE
Students must use eGela to deliver on time the deliverables requested in the course of the subject, both in theoretical activities (collaborative activities, presentations transparency) and in the laboratory (practice reports).

Basic bibliography

Tanenbaum, A.S., Wetherall, D.J., Redes de Computadoras, 5ª Ed. Prentice-Hall, 2011

Stallings, W., Comunicaciones y redes de computadoras, 7ª Ed. Prentice-Hall, 2004

In-depth bibliography

Kurose, J.F., Ross, K.W., Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 4th Ed. Addison-Wesley, 2008
Halsall, F., Redes de computadores e Internet, 5ª Ed. Addison-Wesley, 2006.
Stallings, W., Business Data Communciations, 6th Ed. Prentice Hall, 2009
Castro, M. y otros, Comunicaciones Industriales: Principios Básicos. Ed. UNED, 2007
Castro, M. y otros, Comunicaciones Industriales: Sistemas distribuidos y aplicaciones. Ed. UNED, 2007

Journals

Revista Ibérica de Sistemas y Tecnologías de la Información (RISTI)
http://www.aisti.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=41

Computer Networks:
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/computer-networks/