5016.10 - Computer Networks and Data Communication


Course number
5016.10
Title
Computer Networks and Data Communication
ECTS
7.5
Purpose
This course is an introduction to data communication and networking and describes the infrastructure and function of local computer networks, wide-area networks and the internet.
Content
Introduction to data communications and networking. Basic network concepts and network infrastructure, circuit- and packet switching, protocol layers, network protocols TCP/IP etc., addressing and routing. Services, infrastructure and data communication within local networks, wide-area networks and the internet: application layer, transport layer, network layer, data link layer and physical layer. Computer-based tools for the analysis of network traffic.
Learning and teaching approaches
Lectures, theoretical- and computer-based exercises.
Assessment method
Oral examination. The existing grade scale will be used.
Contact
Hannes Gislason