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: 10

Schedule: 11.01.2023 - 14.04.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in the first lecture, assignments and course feedback.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - IV
    2023-2024 Spring III - IV

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.