COMPUTER NETWORKS

Type of course:	Compulsory
Language of instruction:	English
Erasmus Language of instruction:	English
Name of lecturer:	Ioan Emilian Ceuca
Seminar tutor:	Ioan Emilian Ceuca
Form of education	Full-time

Form of instruction:	Class
Number of teaching hours per semester:	56
Number of teaching hours per week:	4
Semester:	Autumn
Form of receiving a credit for a course:	Grade
Number of ECTS credits allocated	5

Course aims:

Definition, description and explanation of key concepts, theories, methods specific to the study of Computer Networks;
Using concepts specific to the field in order to explain the fundamental phenomena specific to the field;
Application of principles, basic rules for understanding a written / oral or to express in writing/ orally in an appropriate manner, respectively, taking into account all elements involved in the field

Course Entry Requirements:

Course contents:

1. Introduction. Classification of Computer Networks 2. Protocols. Network topologies 3. Standards. The need standardization 4. The ISO-OSI 5. The TCP / IP 6. Comparison of the OSI and TCP 7. The TCP / IP. Illustration of the case. The network protocols and IEEE 8. transport data over a data link 9. network operating systems 10. Subnetworks. design subnets 11. Applications of VLAN 12. Data protection against errors 13 Networks without wires 14 Recap. Presenting a subject exam

Teaching methods:

Elicitation, Cooperative learning, Discussion and survey, Team-based learning, Active learning systems, Active listening.

Learning outcomes:

• Developing some understanding of the role of logic and discourse representation as a tool in describing and of Computer Networks; • having developed critical reading skills and ability to initiate own research.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Combined oral and written examination to verify the quality and correctness of information assimilated. (50%+50%).