Course

Communication Technology I (DAT230)

Communication technology is the foundation of today's modern society, with a significant impact on our daily lives. This topic provides a detailed overview of communication technologies, from those implemented by the network user and / or the application to those in the network itself and all the way to the signal transmitted on the wire or in the air, thus covering all layers in the network stack. The completion of this course together with the DAT300 and further independent studies gives the student the necessary skills to obtain Cisco CCNA certification.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2021-2022. Merk at det kan komme endringer.

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

Semesters

Fakta

Emnekode

DAT230

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

This course provides an overview of the general principles of computer networking. The communication protocols will be introduced by presenting each abstraction layer in different network architectures (e.g. OSI and TCP/IP models). The Internet is used as an example of how a computer network can be implemented.

Various physical and data link layer protocols and mechanisms are described. In addition, network layer functionalities and protocols are presented, such as IP addressing, subnetting and routing. Transport layer protocols (eg TCP and UDP), services and functionalities, such as congestion control and flow control, are also discussed. The main protocols for the application layer (eg HTTP and DNS) will be overviewed.

The course also discusses the structure and configuration of routers and switches. In addition, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) are presented.

The lab activities are mainly based on Cisco's network hardware and software solutions, and correspond to the first and partly the second modules of Cisco's CCNAv7.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Basics of communication networks
  • Network challenges and protocols
  • Design principles for computer networks

Skills:

  • Identify the challenges of a network
  • Evaluate and select the right network technology for a given application and environment
  • Configure and troubleshoot switches and routers

General competence:

  • Understand the basic technologies of communication networks
  • Understand the theoretical and practical embodiments and issues of the different teams and different protocols

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations Inspera assessment — —


Final written exam: Written exam counts 100% of the final grade. The written exam is a mix of digital multiple choice and textual questions. Allowed aids: Definite, basic calculator allowed.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Compulsory assignments, Mandatory attendance at lectures
Mandatory exercises: 100% of chapter tests and 100% lab assignments that are held throughout the semester must be approved before admission to the written exams is granted.

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Course coordinator:

Naeem Khademi

Course teacher:

Naeem Khademi

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Ali Gohar

Method of work

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

Åpent for

Students enrolled on bachelor programme in Computer Science at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Emneevaluering

Form and/or discussion.

Litteratur

Book

Introduction to networks companion guide (CCNAv7)Taub, Mark, San Jose, CA, Cisco Press, XXXVI, 700 sider, [2020], isbn:9780136633662; 0136633668,

Book

Introduction to networks labs and study guide (CCNAv7)Johnson, Allan, Johnson, Allan, Hoboken, NJ, Cisco Press, XXXIII, 427 sider, [2020], isbn:9780136634454; 0136634451,

Book

Introduction to networks : course booklet (CCNAv7)Cisco Networking Academy Program, Hoboken, New Jersey, Cisco Press, XXIX, 352 sider, [2020], isbn:9780136632955; 01366322955,

Book

Switching, routing, and wireless essentials (CCNAV7) : course bookletCisco Networking Academy Program, Hoboken, New Jersey, Cisco Press, XXVIII, 347 sider, [2020], isbn:9780136634720; 0136634729,

Book

Switching, routing and wireless essentials : labs and study guide (CCNAv7)Johnson, Allan, Johnsen, Allan, Hoboken, NJ, CISCO Press, xxx, 378 sider, [2021], isbn:0136634389; 9780136634386,

Book

Switching, routing, and wireless essentials : companion guide (CCNAv7)Taub, Mark, Hoboken, New Jersey, Cisco Press, XXXII, 607 sider, [2020], isbn:9780136729358; 0136729355,

Book

Computer networking : a top-down approachKurose, James F., Ross, Keith W.; Kurose, James F., Boston, Pearson, 852 sider, [2017], isbn:9781292153599; 1292153598,

Book

Computer networksTanenbaum, Andrew S., Wetherall, David J.., [London], Pearson Education, II, 803 s., cop. 2014, isbn:9781292024226; 1292024224,

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Course coordinator:

Naeem Khademi

Course teacher:

Naeem Khademi

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Ali Gohar

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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