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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science

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Course syllabus

Computer- and Telecommunication

Computer- and Telecommunication

7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)

Course code: ET1447
Main field of study: Electrical Engineering
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: 2013-11-06
Approved: 2013-11-06

1. Descision

This course is established by School of Computer Science and Communication 2013-11-06. The course syllabus is approved by School of Computer Science and Communication 2013-11-06 and applies from 2013-11-06.

2. Entry requirements

Completed course in programming 7,5 ECTS credits.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The purpose of this course is for the student to obtain basic knowledge of the subject data communications, specializing in Internet as well as an overview on the system level with GSM and future mobile telephone networks.

3.2 Content

The course includes the following key elements:

  • Overview of Computer Communication
  • Internet Protocol stack
  • Application layer
  • Transport layer
  • Network layer
  • Link layer and different local area network (LAN) system
  • Overview of mobile and wireless networking technologies

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

On completion of course the student will:

  • understand basic principles for computer communication.
  • understand how most common network application's communication protocols are structured.
  • understand how Internet transport (TCP and UDP) is structured and what it provides.
  • understand how routing and IP addressing works
  • know how switching works.
  • understand what services data link layer provides
  • be able to implement a client-server application.
  • able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networking.
  • understand how the protocols for wireless networks (802.11) works.
  • understand how mobile networks are built.
  • understand how the protocols work to have Internet access from a mobile terminal.

5. Learning activities

Teaching consists of lectures and laboratory exercises. During the lectures the different theories on how Internet is structured are discussed and the theories is then applied in laboratory work.

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
1405 Laboration 3 credits GU
1415 Assignments 0.5 credits GU
1425 Written Exam 4 credits AF

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 examination is made by written exam, assignments as well as presentation of the mandatory laboratory assignments.

The information before a course occasion 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.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

Titel: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (2013),Sixth Edition, Författare: James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross Förlag: Pearson, ISBN 978-0-273-76896-8.