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Course syllabus - Computer Network I, distance course

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

DVA108

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

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

2012-12-06

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2014-01-08
    • Latest update: 2014-01-08

    Books

    Dye, Mark A.; McDonald, Rick; Rufi, Antoon W

    Network fundamentals : CCNA exploration companion guide

    2. ed. : Indianapolis, Ind. : Cisco Press, 2007 - xxiv, 528 s.

    ISBN: 978-1-58713-208-7 (hbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 10950878

    Graziani, Rick; Johnson, Allan

    Routing protocols and concepts : CCNA exploration companion guide

    Indianapolis, Ind. : Cisco, cop. 2008 - xxxiv, 606 s.

    ISBN: 9781587132063 (hbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 10950873

Objectives

The course provides basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the art to configure computer networks and create simpler topologies.

Learning outcomes

The student will after the course:
- describe basic Ethernet technologies
- describe how TCP/IP and OSI model is structured
- configure a simple computer network from the ground according to specified instructions with the router in focus
- calculate and report on the use of IP networks , IP subnet and subnet mask
- describe the MAC address structure and meaning
- describe the basics of routing and traffic filtering

Course content

OSI reference model, TCP/IP, IP networks, including IP-subnets, Ethernet, LAN, WAN, network components, router configuration, routing, routing protocols, switching, network media, network terminology and traffic filtering.

Tuition

Mainly web-based materials. Laboratory work, feedback from teachers and compulsory assignments. The course can be held in English.

Requirements

Mathematics C or Mathematics 3b/3c

Examination

Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), 4 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 3,5 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.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with Computer Network basic course and Computer Network I.