Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You have practical understanding and hands-on experience of networking and network-security technologies. You can build a computer network in practice and know the basic settings for an IP-based network. You are able to install and configure network services.
You can test and analyze network protocols and applications and interpret their workings based on the specifications. You know how to monitor and analyze network traffic and how to specify and install protection mechanisms including security protocols and traffic filters. The learning outcome may vary depending on the choice of assigments.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.01.2021 - 16.04.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Tuomas Aura, Antti Ylä-Jääski

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuomas Aura, Antti Ylä-Jääski

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course consists of laboratory assignments related to designing and operating computer networks, telecommunications software and network services. Students will become familiar with common networking and security solutions and analysis tools. In this course, students apply principles learned in other courses.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Participation in the first lecture, assignments and course feedback.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 2 h, assignments 131 h (for 5 cr)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Protocol specifications and software documentation.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ELEC-C7241 / CSE-C2400 Computer Networks and CS-C3130 / CSE-C3400 Information Security or equivalent skills; basic Unix skills.