Course

Communication Technology 2 (DAT300)

The course builds on DAT230 Communication Technology 1. Key topics will be routing, WAN, LAN switching, routing protocols and expansion of IP address space. After completing DAT230, DAT300, and additional independent studies may lead to Cisco CCNA certification.


Course description for study year 2019-2020. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Facts

Course code

DAT300

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Time table

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Content

The course builds on DAT230 Communication Technology 1. This course provides an introduction to how local area networks (LANs) are made by utilizing modern switching technology. The last part of the course shows how local business networks can be linked together, even though there are considerable geographical distances between the local networks (WAN).

After completing DAT230, DAT300 and additional independent specialization may lead to the Cisco CCNA certification.

Learning outcome

After completing the course the student will be able to: The behaviors of a communication network and being able to adjust scalability as required. Network Technology and the principles for operating a communications network

Skills: The candidate will be able to implement IP addressing and IP services in a communication network. The candidate will be able to configure and troubleshoot VLAN switches. The candidate will be able to conduct computer technical operation and routing on Cisco components. The candidate will be able to manage the Cisco IOS software for construction and troubleshooting of larger network.

General qualifications: After taking this course the candidate will be able to analyze computer network. The candidate will have sufficient expertise to managing a communications network and make assessments that are needed to improve the network performance.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Communication Technology I (DAT230)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Written exam 45/100 4 Hours Letter grades Inspera assessment 02.12.2019 16.12.2019
Oral exam 55/100 30 Minutes Letter grades — 27.02.2020 05.03.2020


Coursework requirements

Compulsory assignments
90% of mandatory chapter-tests which are held throughout the semester must be approved before granting access to the oral and written exam.

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Course teacher:

Naeem Khademi

Course coordinator:

Naeem Khademi

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Ali Gohar

Course teacher:

Ravishankar Bhaskarrao Borgaonkar

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Aitor Martin Rodriguez

Method of work

In total 8 hours per week including lectures, group work, laboratory exercises, assignments.

Open for

Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science Faculty.

Master studies at the Faculty of Science Faculty.

Course assessment

Form and /or discussion with current guidelines.

Literature

Scaling Networks (Cisco Press)

Scaling Networks Lab Manual (Cisco Press)

Connecting Networks Companion Guide (Cisco Press)

Connecting Networks Lab Manual (Cisco Press)

Connecting Networks Course Booklet (Cisco Press)

Contact

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Course teacher:

Naeem Khademi

Course coordinator:

Naeem Khademi

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Ali Gohar

Course teacher:

Ravishankar Bhaskarrao Borgaonkar

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Aitor Martin Rodriguez

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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