Objectives



Acquire sufficient knowledge to take on the following tasks:



• Manage computer network infrastructures (local, corporate campus, data centre, or a corporate network with WAN links).

• Design computer networks.

• Manage teams of technicians responsible for these networks.

• Self-training in any specific area of networked technologies.



Context in the degree course



The subject:

• Deepens and extends the concepts and techniques seen in the ”Introduction to Computer Networks” subject in the 2nd year.

• It complements the “Systems and Networks Administration” subject in the 3rd year.

• It provides a solid basis to the subjects “Komunikazio Mugikorrak eta Multimediakoak”, “Network Design and Projects” and “Security, Performance and Availability of Services and Infrastructures” in the 4th year.



Previous knowledge



To take the course, it is necessary to have knowledge of the content of the subject ”Introduction to Computer Networks” (2nd year). To do this, we recommend not enrolling in “Network Technologies and Infrastructures” if you have not previously passed “Introduction to Computer Networks”.

Contribution to the vocational training of students



• Knowledge of commonly-used technologies in the computer networks around us.

• Practical experience in the use of networked equipment, mainly switches and routers.

• Confidence in oneself when it comes to taking on responsibilities as a network engineer.

Theoretical credits

1. Data transmission

2. Local area networks

3. Wireless local area networks

4. Wiring systems for local area networks

5. Network design

6. Network interconnection

7. Network management



Practical credits

Work will be done on the GNS3 emulator.

Areas to be worked on:



1. Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP.

2. Local network technologies: Spanning Tree Protocol, VLAN, redundancy.

Teaching Methodology



Different teaching methodologies will be followed, using the most suitable one for each area to be worked on or skills to be acquired. In general, autonomous work and personal initiative will be encouraged for the search of information that can complement that provided in class.



Conceptual content in the subject will be introduced by lectures, with the students participating in occasional debates. Problem-solving in class will be done in a participative way. Problems and exercises to be solved will be given individually or in groups in order to facilitate the comprehension and assimilation of the technical concepts presented in class.



The formulation of questions and open discussion will be encouraged so that the student can acquire skills in oral communication, the ability to summarise and teamwork.



The practical credits will be in the laboratory, working on the GNS3 network emulator.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • RESOLUCION CASOS PRÁCTICOS EN LABORATORIO (%): 100

Assessment



To facilitate and ensure student learning, feedback will be given based on previously established criteria of continuous assessment, so that students will have the opportunity to become aware of their learning and of ways to improve it.



The weight of assessment of the theoretical part in the final grade is 70%, and the practical part 30%.



To withdraw from the call, it is just enough to not present one of the assessment assignments.

In the extraordinary call, assessment is done in a written exam in which the weight of the theoretical part is 70% and the practical part 30%.



To withdraw from the call, it is enough to not present oneself at the exam.

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Basic bibliography

Computer Networks 4th Ed. A.S. Tanenbaum. Prentice Hall PTR, 2002.



Data and Computer Communications, 8th ed. W. Stallings. Prentice Hall 2007.



Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 4th ed. J.F. Kurose and K.W. Ross. Addison-Wesley 2008

In-depth bibliography

Network Warrior. G. A. Donahue, O¿Reilly, 2007

802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, P. Roshan and J. Leary, Cisco Press, 2004

CCNA Preparation Library, 7th Edition, S. McQuerry, Cisco Press, 2008

Journals

IEEE JOURNAL ON SELECTED AREAS IN COMMUNICATIONS. http://www.jsac.ucsd.edu/

Web addresses

http://williamstallings.com/DCC/DCC8e.html

http://wps.aw.com/aw_kurose_network_4/63/16303/4173750.cw/index.html

http://authors.phptr.com/tanenbaumcn4/

http://www.cisco.com