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B2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills they demonstrate by developing and defending arguments and solving problems within their area of study
B5_That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy
EFB5_Knowledge of the structure, organization, operation and interconnection of information systems, the fundamentals of their programming and their application for solving engineering problems
T1_That students know a third language, which will be preferably English, with an adequate level of oral and written form, according to the needs of the graduates in each degree
T2_That students have the ability to work as members of an interdisciplinary team either as one more member, or performing management tasks in order to contribute to developing projects with pragmatism and a sense of responsibility, making commitments taking into account the available resources
The aim of this course is to explain the basic principles of computer networks. It is based on an Internet approach so that Internet protocols are used whenever possible as a vehicle to study the fundamental concepts of computer networks. The most important points that will be seen in this subject are:
In general, this subject contributes to the following learning outcomes specified for the subject to which it belongs (Architecture, operating systems and computer networks):
At a more specific level, at the end of the course the student must be able to:
Guided learning hours include:
T1. Computer networks and the Internet
T2. IP networks
T3. The TCP protocol
T4. Switching networks
T5. Link layer
A series of eminently practical activities are made available to students, which are the basis of the learning activities of the subject. These activities will have to be solved by the students, sometimes in a non-contact way, following the instructions of the teachers and / or they will also be worked in class, either as examples in the theory sessions, or in laboratory sessions ( large or small groups). Although some of these activities could be optional (teachers will not individually verify the performance by students), they will be essential to achieve the theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject.
With the aim of gathering evidence of the achievement of the expected learning outcomes, the following activities of an evaluative nature will be carried out, related to the common, transversal and specific competences. The transversal competence associated with the subject of knowledge of the third language is worked from the documentary sources that the students have to consult and from the subject itself that has English as its vehicle language.
1. Written test I:
2. Written test II:
3. Practices:
4. Final challenge:
In relation to the basic competences assigned to the subject, these are covered especially with regard to the aspects that are explained:
In relation to the specific competencies associated with the subject, these are covered especially with regard to the aspects that are explained:
In relation to the transversal competences associated with the subject, these are covered especially with regard to the aspects that are explained:
In relation to the common competencies associated with the subject, these are covered especially so that the aspects that are explained:
In order to pass (pass) the assessment activities, students must demonstrate:
Rules for carrying out the activities
All grades are required. Theoretical exams can be retaken.
For written tests the average of the tests must have a minimum grade of 5. If the grade is less than 5 then the final grade will be that of the written tests.
Stallings, W (2013) “Data and Computer communications” .10th edition. Prentice Hall
James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross. (2017) “Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach”. Pearson
Online resources: Presentations and notes of the subject in Moodle
Tanenbaum, Andrew S. (2013) “Computer Networks”. 5th ed. Prentice-Hall