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IK1353 Computer Networks 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
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Course syllabus IK1353 (Autumn 2008–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After this course students shall be able to explain the OSI model and apply it to networking components and protocolsdescribe physical and logical topologies for computer communicationdescribe physical networking media (copper, fiber, wireless), their characteristics and usageexplain the principles of signals and coding as well as flow control and error correction on physical linksexplain the priciples of ethernet based local area networkd (LAN)describe the most important ethernet standardsexplain the principles for ethernet switching and describe different switching methodsexplain the principles for wide area networks (WAN) and describe the most important WAN protocolsexplain the principles for wireless LAN and mobile IPexplain the principles for IP addressing and apply this to subnettingexplain the IP, ICMP, TCP and UDP protocols as well as the most important protocols in the application layer of the TCP/IP modelexplain the principles for routing and the Internetdescribe some server based network services (DNS, DHCP etc)describe different securuty threats and how these can be managedcompare and contrast the various types of firewallsdesribe the principles of encryption and apply this using assymetrical keys and PGPdesign some basic network solutions
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, 3rd edition, James F. Kurose, Keith W. RossUpplaga: 3 Förlag: Addison Wesley År: 2004ISBN: 0-321-26976-4
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written Exam (TEN1)Labs (LAB1 and LAB2)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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The course is evaluated and developed according to the KTH policy for Course Analysis (see KTH-Handbok 2, Tab 14.1)