Overall objectives:

1 Understand and describe the main communication technologies and architectures between computers and other devices connected to the network;

2 Understand how the TCP/IP architecture works and the communication services supported by this architecture;

3 Understand how network equipment works and its intended use;

4 Understand and identify the physical transmission media used in computer networks.

Syllabus:

1. Communication technologies and architectures between computers and other devices connected to the network; 
2. TCP/IP architecture and communication services supported by this architecture; 
3. Network equipment and purpose of use of such equipment; 
4. Physical medium of transmission used in computer networks.

Literature/Sources:

1. Edmundo Monteiro, Fernando Boavida. Engenharia de Redes Informáticas FCA, 10ªEdição Actualizada e Aumentada, 2011. 

2. Andrew S. Tanenbaum. Computer Networks, 5/E, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0132126958, ISBN-13: 978-0132126953, 2010.

3. Kurose J., Ross K., Computer Networking: a Top-Down Approach, 5th edition, Addison Wesley, 2009.

4. William Stallings. Data and Computer Communications, 9/E, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0131392050, ISBN-13: 978-0131392052, 2010.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Practical Work - 30% of the assessment (minimum grade 9.5)
Mini-test (IP Addressing) - 30% of the assessment (minimum grade 8) 
Frequency - 30% of the assessment (minimum grade 8, which can be recovered in Appeal) 
Presentation - 10% of the evaluation