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HI1018 Communication Networks 7.5 credits

Kommunikationsnät

  • Educational level

    First cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    C

  • Subject area

    Techonology

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

Learning outcomes

Course main content

  • Layered architectures of protocols and networks. The OSI model and the Internet protocols.
  • The physical layer: transmission media, coding, and modulation.
  • Transmission networks: pulse code modulation (PCM), multiplexing, networks based on synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), optical networks
  • The data link layer: error detection, error control, retransmission, link utilization
  • Local area networks: network topologies, access methods, DSMA/CD, LAN standards, bridges and switches
  • The network layer: addressing, routing, packet switching, circuit switching and cell-based switching
  • The Internet protocol. Routing protocols.
  • Telephony networks: ISDN, mobile networks, signaling
  • Virtual circuit networks: cell-based networks, frame relay
  • Network planning and applied traffic theory

Eligibility

Basic knowledge in data communication, e.g. HI1000 Data communication and networks and HE1001 Telecommunication

Literature

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • RED1 - Account, 4.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Passed exam (TEN1; 4,5 cr.), credit rate A-F
Passed lab assignments (LAB1; 3 cr.), credit rate A-F
In total, credit rate A-F

Offered by

STH/Computer and Electrical Engineering

Contact

Thomas Lind, thomas.lindh@sth.kth.se

Examiner

Thomas Lind

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.