Course syllabus - Computer Networks II, distance course
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA224
Valid from
Autumn semester 2014
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as 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
Eighth edition. : Harlow : Pearson Education Limited, [2022] - 794 pages
ISBN: 1292405465 LIBRIS-ID: 3hwtxsl31cz4gz22
Enterprise networking, security, and automation companion guide (CCNAv7)
[San Jose, CA] : Cisco Press, [2020] - xxxv, 753 pages
ISBN: 9780136634324 LIBRIS-ID: l0mgjfsrjrwdhp2n
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
Computer networking : a top-down approach
Eighth edition. : Harlow : Pearson Education Limited, [2022] - 794 pages
ISBN: 1292405465 LIBRIS-ID: 3hwtxsl31cz4gz22
Enterprise networking, security, and automation companion guide (CCNAv7)
[San Jose, CA] : Cisco Press, [2020] - xxxv, 753 pages
ISBN: 9780136634324 LIBRIS-ID: l0mgjfsrjrwdhp2n
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
Computer networking : a top-down approach
7th ed., Global ed. : Harlow : Pearson Education, [2017] - 852 pages
ISBN: 9781292153599 LIBRIS-ID: 20198554
Enterprise networking, security, and automation companion guide (CCNAv7)
[San Jose, CA] : Cisco Press, [2020] - xxxv, 753 pages
ISBN: 9780136634324 LIBRIS-ID: l0mgjfsrjrwdhp2n
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
Connecting networks : companion guide
Indianapolis, Indiana : Cisco Press, [2014] - xxiii, 542 pages
ISBN: 9781587133329 (hardback) LIBRIS-ID: 16835087
Objectives
This course will provide theoretical and practical knowledge in the art of designing and configuring computer networks.
Learning outcomes
The student should after the course be able to:
- As part of an assignment put up a company network practically and theoretically describe it
- Describe and apply the basics of various Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Describe and apply depressions in different routing techniques
- Describe and implement virtual private networks (VPNs), and various WAN technologies
Course content
Configuration of routers and switches, hierarchical network design, depressions in various routing protocols, STP, link aggregation, VPN, network management, and various WAN technologies.
Tuition
Mainly web-based material. Laboratory, feedback from teachers and compulsory assignments.
Specific requirements
Basic knowledge of the OSI reference model, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IP networks including IP subnets, VLSM and CIDR, Ethernet, router and switch configuration, static and dynamic routing, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, VTP, Inter-VLAN routing, NAT, network media, network components, network terminology and traffic filtering. This can be achieved after completing the course in Computer Networks 1 in 7,5 ECTS credits.
Examination
Laboration (LAB1), 2 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)
Exercise (INL1), 1.5 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 4 ECTS credits, marks 3, 4 eller 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 CDT203 Computer Networks II, DVA212 Computer Networks II and DVA225 Computer Networks II.