Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian and English. Lectures are in Norwegian. Textbooks are in English, and international students are offered special tuition in English.

Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, the students should: - have fundamental knowledge of the most important principles and technologies used inmodern digital communications. - understand the principles of connecting different physical networks and how the TCP/IP and application protocols are used in these networks.

Course contents Basics of digital transmission. Fault detection and correction. Circuit switched network, multiplexing, switching and signalling. Digital access networks. Packed switched networks, network components and protocols, LAN, WAN and Internet. Advanced architecture based on Internet protocols (IP), IP-telephony and protocols for the transport layer such as TCP and UDP. Addressing, routing, interactions. Multiplexing/demultiplexing for addressing applications, reliable data transmission, flow control and saturation control. HTTP, SMTP and DNS.

Teaching methods Lectures, theoretical exercises and laboratory exercises.The exercises take place in the electronics laboratory on customized computers with specialized hardware and software. A laboratory engineer, student assistant and/or course lecturer is present. The students get training in development and use of professional software and hardware. The classes are split into groups of suitable sizes so that all students get access to necessary equipment and the help they need to do the exercises. Some of the exercises involve group work. The problems for the students to solve, are typically development of own programmes and hardware.

Examination requirement The students must pass the compulsory theoretical exercises in order to take the examination. A survey of the compulsory assignments are given in Fronter by the start of the semester.

Assessment methods and criteria Written examination, 4 hours. Graded assessment.

Level of course Bachelor's level

Year of study 2nd or 3rd year

Name of lecturer/contact person Morgan Konnestad

Recommended or required reading Available on request.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face