Study Guide

Objective

After completing this course the students know operations and design principles of modern switched internetworks. Also the students can design and implement large scale fault tolerant switched internetworks.

Content

Switching technologies
multilayer switcing
virtual local area networks and fault tolerant switching
advanced spanning tree protocols
fault tolerant local area networks and security aspects in switched internetworks.

Prerequisites

basics of computer networks

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of network technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the network technology sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.