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Course Catalog 01/02


Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

SMD126 Computer Communications 6.0 ECTS credits

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EXAMINER
Lars-Åke Larzon Doktorand


PREREQUISITES
Passed SMD011/SMD112/SMD038 (Impererative Programming) or simular.

COURSE AIM
To gve basic knowledge about computer networks and communication protocols, especially the central protocols and mechanisms in the Internet.

CONTENTS
Introduction to computer networks and internetworking
Network programming, sliding window protocols
Application protocols (HTTP, FTP, RTP, RTSP, TELNET)
Internet protocols (IP, TCP, UDP)
Routing, error detection and recovery
Network technologies (Ethernet, PPP, WLAN)
Multimedia networking, network security

TEACHING
The course consists of a number of moments, some mandatory and some chooseable, of different type and with separate examination. Some of the course moments assumes that the students plan their available time by themselves. The structure of the course makes it necessary for students that do not pass to retake the entire course next time it is given.

EXAMINATION
Continous examination of different types in each course moment.
Course grade scale: U, 3, 4, 5.

Items/credits
Mandatory course moments - 1.2 ECTS
Choosable course moments - 4.8 ECTS
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ITEMS/CREDITS

Required assignment 6.00ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
James Kurose & Keith Ross: Computer Networking - a Top-Down Approach
featuring the Internet

Further information: International Office

Course information from the department: http://www.sm.luth.se/csee/courses/smd/index.html

Valid for the academic year 01/02.

Web Editor: Karin.Lindholm@dc.luth.se


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