Course syllabus

Datorkommunikation
Computer Communication

EITA60, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2017/18
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2017-04-03

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 - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Passed laboratory exercises, approved assignments, and passed exam. Participation in the Ing-Day is compulsory.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Parts
Code: 0117. Name: Computer Communication.
Credits: 4. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed exam.
Code: 0217. Name: Laboratory Work and Assignments.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory exercises and approved assignments. Participation in the Ing-Day is compulsory.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: ETS130, ETS302

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/eita60
Further information: Some of the compulsory moments are parts of the Engineering days (Ing-dagar)