Students gain fundamental knowledge about computer networks and are able to design and realize simple communication programs.

Knowledge about basic notions, standards and technologies in the field of computer networks, and the ability design and realize simple communication programs.

Basic notions and definitions (structure of computer network, types of networks, network typologies, the Internet). Communication controllers in a computer system. Network connectivity components. Software for managing network connectivity components. Physical architecture of network connectivity processors (access, passage and combined). Network connectivity processor software. Open system architecture (application layer, adjustment layer, communication layer, transport layer, network layer, channel layer, physical layer ).

Lectures: Tutorials. Computer practice. Consultations. Students work during the semester at computer practice classes on developing their examination paper.