IDENTIFYING DATA 2020_21
Subject (*) DATA NETWORKS Code 17264118
Study programme
Bac. Degree in Techniques for Developing Web and Mobiles Applications(2018)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second 1Q
Language
Català
Department Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Coordinator
MARTÍNEZ BALLESTÉ, ANTONI
E-mail antoni.martinez@urv.cat
joseluis.santacruz@urv.cat
Lecturers
MARTÍNEZ BALLESTÉ, ANTONI
SANTACRUZ MUÑOZ, JOSÉ LUIS
Web http://moodle.urv.net
General description and relevant information <p>The information published in this guide corresponds to face-to-face classes and can serve as a guide. Due to the health emergency caused by COVID-19 there may be changes in teaching, assessment and calendars for the 2020-21 academic year. These changes will be reported in the Moodle space of each subject.</p><p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT: Aquest és un curs introductori sobre com es transmeten les dades a les xarxes de comunicacions actuals i com funciona internet.&nbsp;</p><div><br /></div>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 INF6 Have knowledge of and apply the characteristics, functions and structure of distributed systems, computer networks and the Internet.
 INF7 Have knowledge of use of the basics of programming in distributed systems, computer networks and the internet.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT4 Work independently and as part of a team with responsibility and initiative.
 CT5 Communicate information clearly and precisely to a variety of audiences.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 INF6 Understand the organisation of data network and internet protocols
Identify the elements that make up a data network
Sap com funciona l'intercanvi de dades en les principals aplicacions i serveis d'Internet
Use sources of information on technologies and protocols
Use a protocol analyser.
 INF7 Design and implement a communications protocol for a data network.
Sap programar les comunicacions d'una aplicació fent servir la interfície sockets
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT4 Identify the role they play in the group and understand the group’s objectives and tasks
Communicate and act within the group in such a way that they facilitate cohesion and performance
Commit to the group’s tasks and agenda
Participate in the group in a good working environment and help to solve problems
 CT5 Use the techniques of non-verbal communication and the expressive resources of the voice to make a good oral presentation
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length
Produce a persuasive, consistent and precise discourse that can explain complex ideas and effectively interact with the audience
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Foundations of data networks Introduction
Reference models, protocols and regulators
Network metrics
Internet and current trends
Data link layer Introduction
Frames and flow control
Multiple access control
Local area networks
Other technologies
Network layer Introduction
Trunk networks and interconnection
IP
Routing and NAT
Other protocols
Transport layer Introduction
UDP
TCP
Congestion and TCP

Protocols in the application layer
Introduction
Domain Names
Web and HTTP
Email

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Laboratory practicals
INF6
INF7
CT4
26 62 88
Lecture
INF6
INF7
29 26 55
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Short-answer objective tests
INF6
INF7
CT4
CT5
1 0 1
Multiple-choice objective tests
INF6
INF7
CT4
0 2 2
Practical tests
INF6
INF7
CT4
2 0 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities S'introduirà l'assignatura, el seu programa i la forma d'avaluació.
Laboratory practicals Es realitzaran vàries pràctiques als laboratoris, en funció del calendari. Algunes de les pràctiques es desenvoluparan en més d'una sessió.
Lecture Es combinarà l'exposició amb la projecció de presentacions amb l'ordinador i la pissarra.
Personal attention Els alumnes poden assistir a les hores de consulta per dubtes sobre els exàmens i sobre les pràctiques.

Personalized attention
Description
Els alumnes poden assistir a les hores de consulta per dubtes sobre els exàmens i sobre les pràctiques. També es realitzaran consultes a través d'email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Practical tests
INF6
INF7
CT4
n/a 40%
Short-answer objective tests
INF6
INF7
CT4
CT5
n/a 40%
Multiple-choice objective tests
INF6
INF7
CT4
n/a 20%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

In order to pass the subject, students must pass a synthesis exam. Moreover practical activities must be successfully achieved. Other complementary activities increase the grade. For further details, please check the documentation on Moodle.


Sources of information

Basic James F. Kurose, Keith w. Ross, Redes de Computadores, Un enfoque descendente basado en Internet, 5a, Ed Pearson, 2010

Complementary William Stallings, Foundations of modern networking : SDN, NFV, QoE, IoT, and Cloud, última, Ed Pearson, 2016

Recommendations


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.