1. General information
Course:
COMPUTER NETWORKS I
Code:
42308
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
407 - DEGREE PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2020-21
Center:
108 - SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE OF C. REAL
Group(s):
20
21
22
23
Year:
1
Duration:
C2
Main language:
English
Second language:
Spanish
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
https://campusvirtual.uclm.es
Bilingual:
Y
Lecturer:
JESUS BARBA ROMERO
- Group(s):
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Fermín Caballero/3.09
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
926052284
jesus.barba@uclm.es
Available at https://esi.uclm.es/categories/profesorado-y-tutorias
Lecturer:
JESÚS BLANCO RODRÍGUEZ DE GUZMAN
- Group(s):
20
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
Jesus.Blanco@uclm.es
Lecturer:
TOBIAS DIAZ DIAZ-CHIRON
- Group(s):
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Fermín Caballero/Despacho de Asociados
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
Tobias.Diaz@uclm.es
Lecturer:
ANA ISABEL GOMEZ CARRETERO
- Group(s):
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
AnaIsabel.Gomez@uclm.es
Lecturer:
LUIS GONZALEZ SANCHEZ DE LA NIETA
- Group(s):
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
Luis.Gonzalez@uclm.es
Lecturer:
ANA ISABEL GÓMEZ CARRETERO
- Group(s):
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
Profesor.AIGomez@uclm.es
Lecturer:
FERNANDO RINCON CALLE
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Fermín Caballero/3.03
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
6484
fernando.rincon@uclm.es
Available at https://esi.uclm.es/categories/profesorado-y-tutorias
Lecturer:
ANA RUBIO RUIZ
- Group(s):
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
Ana.Rubio@uclm.es
Available at https://esi.uclm.es/categories/profesorado-y-tutorias
Lecturer:
INOCENTE SANCHEZ CIUDAD
- Group(s):
22
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Fermín Caballero/A 1.9
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
6490
inocente.sanchez@uclm.es
Available at https://esi.uclm.es/categories/profesorado-y-tutorias
Lecturer:
XAVIER DEL TORO GARCIA
- Group(s):
20
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Fermín Caballero/3.12
TECNOLOGÍAS Y SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN
3016
xavier.deltoro@uclm.es
Available at https://esi.uclm.es/categories/profesorado-y-tutorias
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Computer Networks I is a mandatory course in the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science curriculum. Its contents are fundamental to practice the profession. It is integrated into the subject "Operating Systems, Distributed Systems and Networks" of the curriculum, and serves as a foundation for the following courses:
- Computer Networks II
- Network Design and Management
- Network Infrastructure Design
- Security of Information Systems
- Network Security
- Network Management and Administration
- Planning and Integration of Systems and Services
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| BA02 | Understanding and knowledge of basic terms about fields, waves and electromagnetism, theory of electric circuits, electronic circuits, physical principles of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices and their use to solve engineering problems. |
| CO05 | Knowledge, administration, and maintenance of systems, services and digital systems. |
| CO11 | Knowledge and application of the features, functions, and structure of distributed systems, computer networks and the internet, and the design and implementation of application based on them. |
| INS01 | Analysis, synthesis, and assessment skills. |
| INS04 | Problem solving skills by the application of engineering techniques. |
| INS05 | Argumentative skills to logically justify and explain decisions and opinions. |
| PER01 | Team work abilities. |
| PER02 | Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. |
| PER04 | Interpersonal relationship skills. |
| PER05 | Acknowledgement of human diversity, equal rights, and cultural variety. |
| SIS01 | Critical thinking. |
| SIS03 | Autonomous learning. |
| UCLM02 | Ability to use Information and Communication Technologies. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Understanding of the usefulness and operation of the transport layer and application of the TCP / IP architecture. | |
| Ability to choose, install and configure the most suitable interconnection devices and services according to the user's needs. | |
| Understanding of the basic concepts of computer networks and protocol architecture. | |
| Capacity to explain the fundamentals of network mobility and multicasting. | |
| Management of a network in a basic way. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction to computer networks.
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Unit 1.1: History of the Internet.
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Unit 1.2: Classification of networks.
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Unit 1.3: Network architectures.
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Unit 2: Applications and services.
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Unit 2.1: WWW and HTTP protocol.
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Unit 2.2: E-mail.
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Unit 2.3: DNS.
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Unit 2.4: P2P communication.
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Unit 3: Transport Layer TCP/IP.
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Unit 3.1: Process-to-Process delivery.
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Unit 3.2: TCP protocol.
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Unit 3.3: UDP protocol.
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Unit 4: Network layer.
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Unit 4.1: Internet, IP protocol.
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Unit 4.2: Direct Delivery: ARP.
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Unit 4.3: Internet Control Protocol.
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Unit 4.4: Network management protocols.
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Unit 5: IP addressing.
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Unit 5.1: IP addresses.
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Unit 5.2: Private addressing.
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Unit 5.3: Subnetting.
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Unit 5.4: Network grouping (supernetting).
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Unit 6: Routing.
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Unit 6.1: Message delivery.
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Unit 6.2: Redirection.
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Unit 6.3: Routing tables.
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Unit 6.4: Dynamic routing.
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Unit 7: Data Link.
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Unit 7.1: Node-to-node Communication.
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Unit 7.2: Ethernet protocol.
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Unit 8: Means of data transmission and communication.
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Unit 8.1: Wired systems.
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Unit 8.2: Wireless systems.
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | BA02 CO05 CO11 | 0.72 | 18 | N | N | Teaching of the subject matter by lecturer (MAG) | |
| Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | CO05 CO11 UCLM02 | 0.18 | 4.5 | N | N | Individual or small group tutoring in lecturer¿s office, classroom or laboratory (TUT) | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CO05 CO11 INS01 SIS01 SIS03 | 2.1 | 52.5 | N | N | Self-study (EST) | |
| Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CO05 CO11 INS01 INS04 PER01 PER02 PER05 SIS03 | 0.6 | 15 | N | N | Lab practical preparation (PLAB) | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | BA02 CO05 CO11 INS04 INS05 PER02 PER04 PER05 UCLM02 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | N | Worked example problems and cases resolution by the lecturer and the students (PRO) | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CO05 CO11 INS01 INS04 INS05 PER01 PER02 PER04 PER05 | 0.9 | 22.5 | Y | N | Preparation of essays on topics proposed by lecturer (RES) | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CO05 CO11 INS01 INS04 INS05 PER02 PER04 PER05 UCLM02 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | Realization of practicals in laboratory /computing room (LAB) | |
| Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CO05 CO11 INS01 INS04 INS05 PER01 | 0.15 | 3.75 | Y | Y | Partial test 1 of the first half of the syllabus of the subject (EVA) | |
| Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CO05 CO11 INS01 INS04 INS05 PER01 | 0.15 | 3.75 | Y | Y | Partial test 2 of the second half of the syllabus of the subject (EVA) | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Test | 35.00% | 35.00% | Partial Test 2. Compulsory activity that can be retaken. To be carried out within the planned dates of the final exam call. The Partial Test 1 retake will be performed at this date. |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 10.00% | 10.00% | Non-compulsory activity that can be retaken. To be carried out before end of teaching period |
| Test | 15.00% | 15.00% | Partial Test 1. Compulsory activity that can be retaken (rescheduling). To be carried out at the end of the first half of the teaching period |
| Laboratory sessions | 30.00% | 30.00% | Compulsory activity that can be retaken. To be carried out during lab sessions |
| Assessment of active participation | 10.00% | 10.00% | Non-compulsory activity that can be retaken. To be carried out during the theory/lab sessions |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:In compulsory activities, a minimum mark of 40% is required in order to pass that activity and have the possibility to therefore pass the entire subject. The evaluation of the activities will be global and therefore must be quantified by means of a single mark. If the activity consists of several sections, each section may be evaluated separately provided students are informed in writing of this evaluation criterion at the beginning of the academic year. In the case of the activities that may be retaken (i.e., rescheduling), an alternative activity or test will be offered in the resit/retake exam call (convocatoria extraordinaria).
The partial tests will be common for all the theory/laboratory groups of the subject and will be evaluated by the lecturers of the subject in a serial way, i.e., each part of the final exam will be evaluated by the same lecturer for all the students.
A student is considered to pass the subject if she/he obtains a minimum of 50 points out of 100, taking into account the points obtained in all the evaluable activities, and also has passed all the compulsory activities.
For students who do not pass the subject in the final exam call (convocatoria ordinaria), the marks of activities already passed will be conserved for the resit/retake exam call (convocatoria extraordinaria). The oral presentations assessment (non-recoverable activity) will be conserved for the resit/retake exam call even if it has not been passed. In the case of the passed recoverable activities, the student will have the opportunity to receive an alternative evaluation of those activities in the resit/retake exam call and, in that case, the final grade of the activity will correspond to the latter grade obtained.
The qualification of the passed activities in any call, except for the partial tests, will be conserved for the next academic year at the request of the student, provided that it is equal or superior to 5 and the training activities and the evaluation criteria of the subject are not modified in the next academic year.
The failure of a student to attend the partial 1 and partial 2 tests will automatically result in her/him receiving a "Failure to attend¿ (no presentado). If the student has not passed any compulsory evaluation activity, the maximum final grade will be 40%. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Students can request it in case they can't regularly assist to the classroom, preferably at the begining of the semester. In any case, it should be requested before the oficial exam dates, according with a deadline that will be announce at the begining of the semester.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation tests will be conducted for all recoverable activities.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Same characteristics as the resit/retake exam call.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][] | 4.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 52.5 |
| Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 15 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 22.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 15 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3.75 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3.75 |
| Unit 1 (de 8): Introduction to computer networks. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Unit 2 (de 8): Applications and services. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Unit 3 (de 8): Transport Layer TCP/IP. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Unit 4 (de 8): Network layer. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Unit 5 (de 8): IP addressing. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2.5 |
| Unit 6 (de 8): Routing. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2.5 |
| Unit 7 (de 8): Data Link. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Unit 8 (de 8): Means of data transmission and communication. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
| General comments about the planning: | The course is taught in three weekly sessions of 1.5 hours. This planning is for all groups. The planning can be modified in the event of unforeseen causes. |
10. Bibliography and Sources
