IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) NETWORK APPLICATION ARCHITECTURES Code 17244122
Study programme
Bach. Degree in Telecommunication Systems and Services Engineering (2016)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third 1Q
Language
Castellà
Department Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Coordinator
VIEJO GALICIA, LUIS ALEXANDRE
E-mail alexandre.viejo@urv.cat
Lecturers
VIEJO GALICIA, LUIS ALEXANDRE
Web http://https://campusvirtual.urv.cat/local/alternatelogin/index.php
General description and relevant information <div><p>The aim of this subject is for the student to know the different architecture models used in computer systems. Specifically, architectures based on the client/server model, distributed architectures, and service-oriented architectures will be dealt with special emphasis.</p><p>Although this course is not offered in English, foreign exchange students will receive personalised support in English and will be able to develop the evaluation activities in this language.</p></div>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 RT6 Have the ability to conceive, deploy, organize and manage telecommunications networks, systems, services and infrastructures in residential (home, urban and digital communities), business and institutional contexts, accept responsibility for setting up and continuously improving them, and understanding their economic and social impact.
 RT7 Understand and use the basic principles of programming for telecommunication networks, systems and services.
 TEL6 Be able to programme telematics services and applications, in networks and distributed.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 RT6 Choose the most appropriate architecture for a given ambit of application on the basis of its particular advantages and disadvantages
 RT7 Implement a complex client/server application using sockets
 TEL6 Understand the working principles of the publication-subscription model
Understand the working principles of web servers
Understand the working principles of applications based on web services
Understand the working principles of the various P2P models
Understand the working principles of cloud-based computing applications
Understand the working principles and usefulness of ad hoc networks
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Client/server architecture 1.1 Fundamentals of client/server architecture.
1.2 Programming sockets in Java.
1.3 Multilayer model.
1.4 Proxies and caches.
1.5 Web servers.
1.6 Events and Subscription/Publishing Model.
2. Service-oriented architecture 2.1 Fundamentals of service-oriented architecture.
2.2 Remote method invocation.
2.3 SOAP web services.
2.4 REST web services.
3. Advanced architectures 3.1 Peer-to-peer architecture.
3.2 Cloud services.
3.3 Blockchain and Web3.0 applications.
3.4 Ad hoc networks.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
RT6
TEL6
26 30 56
IT-based practicals in computer rooms
RT7
TEL6
30 60 90
Personal attention
0 0 0
 
Extended-answer tests
RT6
RT7
TEL6
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 There will be a presentation of the objectives of the subject.
Lecture Explanation of the theoretical contents of the subject.
IT-based practicals in computer rooms In groups of 2, students will carry out a series of practical exercises related to the contents of the subject.
Personal attention Inquiries in person at office 147 or by email.

Personalized attention
Description

Inquiries in person at office 147 or by email.


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
IT-based practicals in computer rooms
RT7
TEL6
Realization of a series of practical exercises related to the contents of the subject. 50%
Extended-answer tests
RT6
RT7
TEL6
Carrying out a written exam to assess the degree of achievement of the contents of the subject. 50%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The use of mobile devices is not allowed during the exams. 

The evaluation of the second call will be carried out through an examination of development questions (50% of the final mark) and the delivery of a series of practical exercises related to the contents of the subject (50% of the final mark). It must be taken into account that the maximum mark that can be obtained in the practical exercises delivered in the second call is 8 out of 10. 

Both in the 1st call and in the 2nd call, the exams and evaluations of the practical exercises will be carried out in person.


Sources of information

Basic Coulouris, George, Distributed systems : concepts and design, ,
Tanenbaum, Andrew S., Distributed systems : principles and paradigms, ,

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
DISTRIBUTED TELEMATIC SYSTEMS/17244126

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
WEBSITE ENGINEERING/17244125

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
PROGRAMMING/17244010
DATA NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET/17244104
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