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| INFO0930-1 | Information technology
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Bernard Caeymaex |
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| Language : | Langue anglaise |
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| Course contents : | 1. Introduction to communication : transmitter - receiver - communication media, information coding, data compression mode
2. Netwoks architecture : centralized, decentralized, distributes, client/server
3. Communication protocol : definition, OSI reference model
4. Local area networks (LAN)
4.1. Physical layer : cabling system, wireless LAN, topology, hardware devices, repeater, concentrator
4.2. Datalink layer : network access modes (contention, token, polling) + hardware devices : Switch - Bridge
5. TCP/IP Protocols
5.1 IP addressing system, Address Distribution ( DHCP, etc..)
5.2 Domain name, DNS.
5.3 Router, Routing principles and protocols
5.4 Transport Protocols in TCP/IP
5.5 Intranet - Internet - Extranet
6. Wide area network (WAN,MAN)
6.1. Physical layer : analog network, digital network, mobile network
6.2. Data link layer : analog network (PPP, HDLC), digital network (xDSL)
6.3 . Network layer : analog network (25), digital network (frame relay)
7. Introduction to broadbord networks |
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| Course objective : | The content of this course is coordinated with "Telecommunications" in 4th year of engineering. The course focuses on computer netwoks and communication protocol ( software) whereas the course "Telecommunications" focuses on the physics of communication ( analog telephony, digital telephony, sattelite communication, etc.) |
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| Prerequisites : | SI 614 Computer Science |
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| Organization : | The course is mainly based on presentations illustrated, when possible, with demonstrations on computers and / or visits in HEC's computer center
This course is given in English
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| Written notes : | "Understanding Communication" , G. HELD, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
"Telecommunication", A. TANENBAUM, Prentice Hall, 1999.
"Networking Complete : Essentials of Networking", ANDERSON & all. SYBEX, San Franscico, 2000.
"Telecommunication Technologies", J. ROSS, Prompt Publications, Indianapolis, 2000.
"Comprendre les réseaux", Edition ENI, Nantes, 2001.
"Les Réseaux", A. PUJOLLE, Edition Eyrolles, 2000.
"Réseaux mobiles et réseaux sans fil", A. PUJOLLE & All., Edition Eyrolles, 2001.
"La sécurité des réseaux", E. MAILLARD, CampusPress, 2000.
Firewalls : Configurations, Sécurité, Maintenance, Micro Application
Expert, 2000. |
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| Assessment : | Oral or written exam at the end of the semester |
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