Course syllabus

Internet Inside
Internet inuti

EITN30, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2025-04-14
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: C4-ks, C4-sec, D4-is, D4-ns, D4-hs, E4-ks, MSOC1, MWIR1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The aim of this course is to develope a proficiency in prototyping Internet-based systems. The students will integrate knowledge from several courses in programming and communication through independent work.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

be able to analyze and describe system of low and medium complexity
test och debug a design in a systematic way
profit by search relevant information

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Be able to suggest and formulate technical solutions for digital communication systems fulfilling given demands
Be able to independently work in a creative way with advanced projects, and also orally clearly present, motivate and discuss obtained conclusions

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Be able to show insight concerning possibilities and limitations of Internet-based systems

This course focuses on prototyping an internet-based communikation system. In the course a solution is implemented that uses a modular system where the students can set their own design goals.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment:

Approved project. The examination is a meeting with the examiner where each group presents their implementation and demonstrates a functioning system. All group members must participate and are expected to defend their technical choices and explain the decisions made during development.

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.

Modules
Code: 0111. Name: Internet Inside.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Admission requirements:

EDA016 Programming, First Course or EDA017 Programming, First Course or EDAA45 Introduction to Programming or EDAA55 Programming, First Course

Assumed prior knowledge: Accustomedness to work independently, and knowledge equivalent to one of the courses EITF25/EITA55/ETSF05/ETSF10/ETSF15/EITF45 and/or its course literature.
The number of participants is limited to: 40
Selection: Of the 40 places on the course, a maximum of 4 are reserved for exchange students. Selection for remaining places: Completed university credits within the programme. Priority is given to students enrolled on programmes that include the course in their curriculum.
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: EIT150

Reading list

Stevens W R: TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols. Addison-Wesley, ISBN: 0-201-63346-9.

Contact

Course coordinator: William Tärneberg , william.tarneberg@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.eit.lth.se/course/eitn30

Further information

With less than 16 participants, the course may be given with reduced teaching and more self studies.

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