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IK2213 Network Services and Internet-based Applications 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus IK2213 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course consists of two parts: lectures and a project. The lectures cover the following topics:

  • Principles for design of distributed applications: client/server, peer-to-peer, multicast-based applications.
  • Design and implemantation of network systems of different types, such as packet switches, servers, server clusters, “Content Delivery Networks”, mobile systems and sensor networks.
  • Network programming: socket programming, principles for event-driven programs and multiprocess programs. Representation of data types, etc..

The project part consists of number of projects (four to five). In each project, the goal is to design and implement a protocol, service, network function, etc, based on a given requirement specification. Projects are performed in groups of two persons, and should result in a written report and a working solution.

Intended learning outcomes

The goal is to give deep understanding of how Internet work and are designed. In addition, the course provides insights into how protocols and services can be designed and implemented on different types of network systems.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Recommended prerequisites

Internetworking (IK1550),

Protocols and Principles of the Internet (DD2392), or similar.

Some knowledge about Unix and programming (C, C++, Java).

Equipment

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Literature

Ingen obligatorisk kurslitteratur.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • NÄR1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

  • Compulsory lectures
  • Written report and a demonstration

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Peter Sjödin

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Communication

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Peter Sjödin (psj@kth.se)