Teaching unit

Introduction to Computer Network Systems

Last Update
18. December 1998 / English

Short Description
The teaching unit aims to be an introduction of the principles of computer network systems. The unit has 3 modules and leads towards the development of a connection to the Internet and the protocols involved. The unit looks at the principles of serial communication, modem technology and Internet protocols. Participants will contrust a simple two machine network and then develop a connection to the Internet. The unit makes use of the Internet as a resource for the teaching unit and as a resource for the learning material.

Module

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1: Introduction to PC-Interfacing: english, dutch, german Online material: Background Information, Worksheets, Questions (english)

Offline material: download (english),  download (dutch)

2: Modem connections english, dutch, german version
3: Protocols for Internet Connections english, dutch, german version

Period of Time
Module 1 : 4 hours
Module 2 : 4 hours
Module 3 : 4 hours

Target Group
The teaching unit is aimed at students studying vocational courses in the field of telematic engineering (age 16-18, male and female, full time or part time).