Communication Protocols

Code	14464
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Informatics
Entry requirements	the student must have approved the computer networks curricular units of the BSc course
Learning outcomes	At the end of CU the student must: a) Understand the role of protocols in communications, services and management in networks, b) Know how to choose, apply and configure advanced routing protocols c) Know how to implement IP multicast services d) Know the main protocols in network mobility and its role e) Know how to use and configure network management protocols.
Syllabus	1. General topics on communication protocols 2. Routing protocols 3. IP Multicast Protocols 4. Mobile networks and IP mobility 5. Mutlimedia networks and network applications 6. Protocols and architectures on the application layer 7. Network Management Protocols
Main Bibliography	- Computer Networks and Internets, Douglas E. Comer, 5th edition, ISBN 10: 0-13-606127-3 - Redes Cisco Para Profissionais, Mário Véstias, FCA, ISBN 978-972-722-828-7 - Engenharia de Redes Informáticas, Edmundo Monteiro, Fernando Boavida, FCA, 10a edição, ISBN 978-972-722-694-8 - TCP/IP Teoria e Prática, Fernando Boavida, Mário Bernardes, FCA, ISBN 978-972-722-745-7 - Fred Halsall, "Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems", Addison Wesley, 4th Edition, 1996. - Fernando Pereira, “LINUX – Curso Completo”, 5a Edição, FCA - Editora de Informática, 2005. - Request for Comments (RFCs). URL: http://www.rfc-editor.org/overview.html - Fontes de informação na Web / Web sources.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Teaching methodologies: 1. Lecture, 2. Supervised group work, 3. Peer learning, 4. Project. Evaluation Written test/Exam: 50%. Laboratory project: 25%. Research work: 25% Exam: * Theoretical component = 100%
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.