Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º16228/2009 - 15/07/2009
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 42,0 PL + 28,0 TP + 5,0 OT + 5,0 O , Cód. 911917.
Lecturer
- Luís Miguel Lopes de Oliveira (1)(2)
- Carlos David Magalhães Queiroz (2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students should be able to design LAN and WAN networks with IP unicast routing; design networks capable to support multicast services; plan and select equipment and provide maintenance support.
Program
- Application layer (operating principles of network applications; application layer protocols)
- Presentation layer (operating principles)
- Session layer (operating principles; sockets)
- Transport layer (UDP and TCP; Mechanisms of the transport layer
- Network layer.
Evaluation Methodology
Theoretical part:
-Closed-book exam (12/20) including a theoretical part (worth 10 marks) and a practical part (worth 2 marks). Minimum mark: 4/20
4 practical assignments in class (4 marks)
One group report (4 marks)
Bibliography
(2004). Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach. Portugal: Addison-Wesley
(2004). Data Communications and Networking. Portugal: McGraw-Hill
(2004). Engenharia de Redes Informáticas. Portugal: FCA
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.
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