Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
SMD088 Computer Networks 6.0 ECTS credits
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General information about studying at Luleå University
TIMEPERIOD: I
LANGUAGE: English/Swedish
EXAMINER
Mikael Degermark Univ adj
PREREQUISITES
Imperative Programming and Reactive (real-time) Programming.
COURSE AIM
The goal is to provide basic knowledge about computer networks and communication protocols, and especially to give an understanding for the protocols used in the Internet.
CONTENTS
Communication protocols: The Internet model (TCP/IP) and a brief overview of the ISO Open Systems Interface.
Switching methods: packet switching and circuit switching.
Local Area Networks (LAN): Ethernet, token ring.
Wide Area Networks (WAN): SDH/SONET, ATM.
Routing.
Error detection and correction: sliding window protocols.
Clients and servers, sockets.
Multicast protocols and network support for real-time transmission of voice and video.
Protocol implementation- and operating system issues.
TEACHING
Lectures and cumpulsory assignments, including one development task.
EXAMINATION
Grades examination, assignments, and presentation of the development project (written and oral).
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U,3,4,5
ITEMS AND CREDITS
Laboratory work 3.7 ECTS
Written Exam 2.2 ECTS
COURSE LITERATURE
The course book was not yet selected when this plan was issued.
Datateknik: Computer Networks, reference material .
REMARKS
The credits for the course can not be combined with credits for SMD021 or SMD068.
Last modified 97-03-05
Further information: Mikael Degermark
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