Course syllabus

Datorkommunikation
Computer Communication

ETS302, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2016-04-05

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

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

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
The course overlaps following course/s: ETS130

Reading list

Contact and other information

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