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Code
IT-NES1
Version
2.0
Offered by
ICT Engineering
ECTS
5
Prerequisites
General admittance requirements.
Main purpose
The purpose of the course is to gain a basic understanding of computer networks, Internet protocols, and security technology.
Knowledge
Having completed this course, students will be able to:
- Account for layered abstractions in protocol stacks
- Can explain the Internet’s naming system
- Explain addressing in the Internet
- Identify common Internet threats
- Describe common access control systems e.g., packet filter, proxy, etc.
- Describe privacy, integrity, and authentication methods
- Identify common causes for network delays
- Explain principles of VPN
Skills
Having completed this course, students will be able to
- Compare and contrast different encryption technologies
- Discuss how confidentiality, integrity and availability can be accomplished using security technology
- Calculate and measure delays in a network
Competences
Having completed this course, students will be able to
- Analyse network traffic using packet sniffer software
- Create application layer protocols for distributed systems
- Identify security threats and propose mechanisms to mitigate these threats
Topics
Teaching methods and study activities
The required workload for students is estimated at 137 hours where approximately 2/3 is self-study including exercises and examination preparation. Activities change between theory, self-study and exercises.
Resources
Kurose, James F. and Ross, Keith W.: Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach (8th edition, Global edition). Pearson Education Limited. ISBN-978-1-292-40546-9
Evaluation
Examination
Prerequisites for exam:
The student must have an attendance of at least 75% to qualify for the exam. Students who do not have at least 75% attendance will automatically fail the ordinary exam.
Exam type:
Written examination, 3 hours.
Internal assessment
Tools allowed:
Course literature according to the course description
Personal notes on paper
Access to local pdf-files
Access online to: https://www.wolframalpha.com/
Laptop (no access to general internet)
Re-exam:
Conducted as the ordinary exam
Grading criteria
Grading based on the Danish 7-point scale.
Additional information
Responsible
Erland Larsen
Valid from
8/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Course type
Keywords
computer networks, internet protocols, security technology