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HI1000 Data Communications and Networks 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HI1000 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HI1000 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Basic definitions within data communication, standards and the ISO-model
  • Orientation about physical layers: Media for transmission, signals, carriers, modems
  • Data link protocols: Functions (addressing, fault detection/ -control, flow control), examples of protocols
  • Local net works: Ethernet and orientation about Token Ring, net components
  • Net work layers: Switching, Internet protocols (IP), ISDN, net components, orientation about circuit- and packet switching net works
  • Transmission layer: Functions (addressing, fault detection/ -control, flow control), the protocols Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
  • Application layer: Application protocols, client-server- applications (email and www), orientation about data security

Intended learning outcomes

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Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Elementary computer programming skills

Literature

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Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 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.

Other requirements for final grade

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

Examiner

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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

STH/Computer and Electrical Engineering

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle