EP2130 Fundamentals of Communication Systems 7.5 credits

• Fundamental principles and limits of information transmission and storage,
• Layered communication models and reference architectures, with a focus on TCP/IP,
• Digital data transmission, transmission media, and multiplexing.
• The link layer and local area networks, including Ethernet and Wi-Fi,
• IP addressing, switching, and routing,
• Transport protocols, application protocols, and network services.
• Mechanisms for reliable communication and quality of service,
• Overview of mobile networks and satellite networks,
• Laboratory exercises and assignments focusing on network configuration, analysis, and troubleshooting.

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

• describe and explain fundamental limits on the transmission and storage of information,
• describe the functions of different network elements and explain design principles for protocols and functions at different logical layers,
• explain and compare communication technologies, network architectures, and quality-of-service mechanisms,
• design, evaluate, and justify communication network solutions that meet specified requirements for performance, scalability, reliability, and quality of service,
• analyze, apply, configure, and troubleshoot communication protocols and networking tools to solve practical communication and networking problems,
• explain the ethical and sustainability implications of technical solutions and related technical processes and tools, such as AI

in order to enabling students to independently contribute to the design, analysis, and dimensioning of communication systems.

Knowledge and skills in programming corresponding to completing a course such as DD1337/DD1310-DD1319/DD1321/DD1331/DD1333/DD100N/DD100V/ID1018/ID1022.

• TEN1 - On-Campus Digital Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• INL1 - Homework Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• 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.