Course code InfT2017
Credit points 3
Classrooms Computer Networks
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation20.04.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science
Course developer
Andrejs Paura
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Students familiarize themselves with the history of computer network development, classification, addressing, standardization, Structured cabling systems of computers classrooms and server operating systems of computers classrooms. Practical skills of small/home office computer and computers classrooms networking and configuration using Microsoft client operating systems built in options are acquired by students during laboratory work.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge about computer network development history, classification, computer networks’ standards, computer networks’ addressing, computer networks’ open system for basic collaboration model layers, computer network protocols, computer networks hardware and structured cable system components;
skills in SOHO (small office/ home office) and clasroom computer networks designing, creating, computer networks hardware configuration, computer networks’ work places configuration, structured cable system of clasroom designing;
competences in working in groups or independently, information acquiring, preparation and handling tools, presentation preparation and informative materials about computer network design, as well as in assuring others and proving your own opinion.
Compulsory reading
1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum Computer Networks 4th edition. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education International, 2003. 891 p.
2. Dan Holme, Orin Thomas. MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-290): Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Second Edition. Publisher: Microsoft Press 2006. 960 pp.
3. Э. Таненбаум Компьютерные сети 4-е изд. Перевод с английского В. Шрага. Санкт-Петербург: Питер, 2005. 991 c.
4. Компьютерные сети . Учебный курс. 2-е изд. Пер с англ – М: "Русская редакция" 2002 - 704 с. (Microsoft Press)
Further reading
1. J. C. Mackin, Ian McLean. MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Second Edition. Publisher: Microsoft Press 2006. 1230pp.
2. А.Б. Семенов, С.К. Стрижаков, И.Р. Сунчелей Структурированные кабельные системы 5-е изд. Москва : АйТи; ДМК Пресс, 2004. 639 с.