Course syllabus - Computer Networks II, distance course

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 (LAB2), 3,5 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Examination at home (HEM1), 4 credits, marks Fail (U), 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/DVA212/DVA225 Computer Networks II. The course also overlaps with 7,5 credits with DVA125 Computer Networks (15 credits).