Data Communication and the Internet, 6 credits

Datakommunikation och Internet, 6 hp

TNK087

The course is disused. Offered for the last time Spring semester 2018.

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Scott Fowler

Director of studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Available for exchange students

Yes

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CKTS	Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	8 (Spring 2017)	1	4	English	Norrköping, Norrköping	E
6CKTS	Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Data- and Telecommunication)	8 (Spring 2017)	1	4	English	Norrköping, Norrköping	C
6MTSL	Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's programme	2 (Spring 2017)	1	4	English	Norrköping, Norrköping	E

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's programme
Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Basic Course in Computer Networking, e.g. TNK108 Computer Networking

Intended learning outcomes

The course aims at provide the participants with comprehensive knowledge in data communications with focus on the IP protocol, the data link layer, and communication protocols for wireless and mobile networks. Moreover, the course is intended to let the participants gain practical skills in setting up computer networks. Most of today’s data communication uses the Internet. New applications appear constantly. The course deals with the key technologies used by the Internet, and how new communication solutions can be formed using the Internet as the infrastructure. The course focuses on techniques and protocols at the network communication model.
After completing the course, the participants are expected to be able to

Identify the connections between the course subjects and their study program, and thereby justify the learning of these subjects.
Identify the most essential components in building wired and wireless networks.
Describe the functions of the layers in the model.
Tell the differences between various routing protocols and algorithms
Compare and explain the application areas of various protocols at the data link layer
Associate various concepts, components, techniques, and functions to layers
Describe techniques that are used to implement Internet access via wireless networks
Describe the impact of wireless links on the protocols used by the Internet
Explain the underlying concepts and common solutions for service quality.
Explain the possibilities and limitations of the Internet for real-time communications.
Design and configure networks, and assess network performance.
Analyze and evaluate data communication solutions based on in-depth knowledge in protocols and the Internet.

Course content

Advanced topics in computer networking, mainly within wireless networking, quality of service and performance engineering.

Teaching and working methods

The course contains lectures and laboratory assignments.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory assignments	3 credits	U, G
PRA1	Project	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses:
Network simulation

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Examiner

Scott Fowler

Course website and other links

http://http://www2.itn.liu.se/utbildning/kurs/

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Course literature

Föreläsningsanteckningar och kompletterande material

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory assignments	3 credits	U, G
PRA1	Project	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

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Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Föreläsningsanteckningar och kompletterande material

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)		X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)		X
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)		X
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X
	2.3 System thinking		X
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning		X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities		X
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X
	3.2 Communications		X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages		X
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management	X	X
	4.4 Designing	X	X
	4.5 Implementing	X	X
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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