Course syllabus

Datorkommunikation
Computer Communication

ETS302, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2014/15
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2014-04-07

General Information

Compulsory for: IDA1, IEA1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge of Computer Communications. It is also intended to give a thorough understanding of
system principles and implementation of computer communication, computer networks
and distributed systems.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain fundamental concepts such as protocol, layer, package and
  routing
• be able to describe the OSI and TCP/IP models
• be able to explain and compare different methods for access, flow control and
  error detection.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyze routing tables in simple networks
• be able to make use of protocol analysing software for analysis and
  diagnosis of computer network traffic.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Show knowledge of the possibilites and limitations of computer communication
• Be able to coorporate in a group

Contents

Protocols and standards. The Internet Model (TCP/IP) and the OSI Model. Digital and analog coding and modulation techniques. Transmission media. Error detection and error correction. Flow and error control. Multiple access and Ethernet. LAN and WAN. ARP, ICMP, IP and routing. UDP and TCP. DNS, SMTP, FTP and HTTP.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Passed laboratory exercises, approved assignments, and passed exam.

Parts
Code: 0105. Name: Computer Communication.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: UG.
Code: 0205. Name: Laboratory Work.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• Kurose, JF, Ross, KW: Computer Networking, A top-down approach. Pearson , 2012, ISBN: 9780273768968.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Christian Nyberg, Christian.Nyberg@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/kurs/ets302