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Computer Networking, 6 credits
Datornät, 6 hp
TNK108
Main field of study
Computer Science and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Evangelos AngelakisDirector of studies or equivalent
Erik BergfeldtEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CKTS | Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Norrköping, Norrköping | C |
| 6MTSL | Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Norrköping, Norrköping | C |
Main field of study
Computer Science and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's Programme
- Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Telecommunication systems, Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, or equivalent.Intended learning outcomes
The aim is that the students after completed course should be able to:
- Identify the most important components of the Internet
- Describe the principles of client-server and peer-to-peer communication
- Describe the differences in characteristics of different functions and protocols used in the Internet
- Compare and explain application areas of different application and transport protocols
- Relate expressions, components and techniques to the right level of the TCP/IP model
- Describe the function of the network layer and the implementation in TCP/IP
- Describe basic functions and current technologies to accomplish network security
- Explain possibilities and limitations of real time communication via Internet
- Implement basic communication solutions
- Quantitatively model selected functions in a TCP/IP network
- Define and calculate key performance metrics in packet switched networks
- Explain the principals of medium access control
Course content
The overall aim of the course is to provide knowledge within computer networking, with focus on TCP/IP.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures and computer lab assignments.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 3 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
| Supplementary courses: Data communication and Internet, Mobile communication. |
Department
Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Erik BergfeldtExaminer
Evangelos AngelakisEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Kurose, James F., Ross, Keith W., (2013) Computer networking : a top-down approach
ISBN: 9780273768968
Boston, [Mass.] ; Pearson Education, cop. 2013
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 3 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Kurose, James F., Ross, Keith W., (2013) Computer networking : a top-down approach
ISBN: 9780273768968
Boston, [Mass.] ; Pearson Education, cop. 2013
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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