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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
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Course syllabus
Computer Communications
Computer Communications
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: DV1619
Main field of study: Computer Science
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2019-10-01
Approved: 2019-10-01
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2019-10-25. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2019-10-01 and applies from 2019-10-01.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires 5 credits completed in C/C++ programming or 15 credits completed in any other programming language.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
Basic understanding of computer communication, with focus on TCP/IP programming. Introduction to layers and protocols, Ethernet, IP stack and associated protocols (IP, UDP, TCP, DNS, HTTPs, etc), overview of communications architectures (client-server, peer-2-peer), security and implementation aspects in computer communications.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2005 | Written examination | 3 credits | AF |
| 2015 | Written assignment 1 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2025 | Written assignment 2 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2035 | Written assignment 3 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2045 | Written assignment 4 | 1.5 credits | GU |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.