Publication in the Diário da República: Plano 4 - 2010/2011
5.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP , Cód. 925083.
Lecturer
            - Valter José Gonçalves Bouça  (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          Not applicable.
Objectives
          Upon completing the course, the student will:
- be familiar with the TCP/IP protocol stack
- develop networking solutions based on standard TCP/IP stack protocols
- Design small local area networks
Program
          1. Introduction to Computer Networks; 
2. Physical Layer; 
3. Data Link layer; 
4. Network layer; 
5. Switching; 
6. Data security; 
7. WAN networks;
8. Network management systems;
9. Advanced Services; 
10. Data convergence
Evaluation Methodology
          - Theoretical assessment - 50%, with a minimum mark of 8/20.
- Practical assessment - 30%, with a minimum mark of 10/20. Average grade of 3 lab assignments, each with a minimum grade of 8/20.
- Continuous assessment, 20% or equivalent
Bibliography
          - Ross, K.  e Kurose, J. (2009). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-835). Estados Unidos:  Addison-Wesley
- Sttalings, W. (2010). Data and Computer Communications. (Vol. 1). (pp. ch 1-ch 8). Estados Unidos:  Pearson
- Tanenbaun, A.  e Wetherall, D. (2010). Computer Networks. (Vol. 1). (pp. ch 1-ch 6). Estados Unidos:  Pearson
Teaching Method
          Theoretical and practical with the support of laboratory equipment, audio-visual tools and practical examples.
Software used in class
          

















