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Course syllabus - Computer Networks I, distance course
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA120
Valid from
Autumn semester 2014
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Computer Science
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2014-01-31
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Computer networking : a top-down approach
7th ed., Global ed. : Harlow : Pearson Education, [2017] - 852 pages
ISBN: 9781292153599 LIBRIS-ID: 20198554
Introduction to networks companion guide (CCNAv7)
San Jose : Cisco Press, 2020 - xxxvi, 700 sidor
ISBN: 9780136633662 LIBRIS-ID: cqm7f4k39lzwbdsk
CCNAv7: Switching, routing, and wireless essentials companion guide
Hoboken, New Jersey : CISCO Press, [2020] - xxxii, 607 sidor
ISBN: 0136729355 LIBRIS-ID: lzdbkss1j5zxznb0
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Books
Routing and switching essentials : companion guide
- xxxiii, 815 pages
ISBN: 9781587133183 (hardback) LIBRIS-ID: 16163232
Introduction to networks : companion guide
- xxxii, 681 pages
ISBN: 9781587133169 (hbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 15179254
Objectives
This course will provide a basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the art of configuring computer networks and create simpler topologies.
Learning outcomes
The student should after the course be able to:
- Describe the fundamental Ethernet technologies
- Describe how TCP/IP and the OSI model is constructed
- Configure a simple computer network from scratch according to the instructions stated in routing and switching the focus
- Describe the basics of IPv4 and IPv6, as well as be able to calculate and describe the use of IP networks, IP subnets and subnet mask
- Describe MAC adressers structure and significance
- Describe the basics of routing, switching and traffic filtering
Course content
OSI, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IP-net including IP subnets, Ethernet, LAN, router and switch-configuration, static and dynamic routing, routing protocols, switching, VLAN, VTP, inter VLAN routing, NAT, network media, network components, network terminology and traffic filtering.
Tuition
Mainly web-based material. Laboratory work and feedback from teachers.
Requirements
Mathematics C or Mathematics 3b/3c
Examination
Laboratory work (LAB1), 4 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 3.5 ECTS credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Study guideGrade
Grading scale: 5, 4, 3
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course completely overlaps with CT3260 Computer Network basic course, CDT102 Computer Network I, DVA121 Computer Networks I and DVA108 Computer Network I, distance course.