Computer communication
About
In the study of protocols, we start with application level protocols enabling the student to start with more familiar paradigms in the context of applications that we use regularly. Moving to lower layers later in the course, we have the possibility to gradually uncover network services, their functionality and the ease/difficulty for achieving them.
Topics covered include:
- Networking applications and protocol; HTTP, SMTP and DNS.
- Transport protocols TCP, UDP.
- Content distribution systems.
- Performance and congestion control.
- Internet Protocol ITv4 and addressing.
- Internet routing, mobile IPTv4.
- Local area networks LANs, medium access protocols; MAC protocols (IEEE 802.X and others),
- Ethernet, switches and VLANs. Wireless LAN especially Wifi, Access Points, bridges and physical media.
- Detection and correction of bit errors.
- Multimedia applications and network security.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Department of computer science and Engineering and exchange students at university-wide agreements. Please contact your international coordinator the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
Entry requirements
Succesfully completed 45 credits within the area of Computer Science or equivalent, including the following;
- a 7.5 credits course on fundamentals of digital systems and computer organisation (DIT791 Introduction to computer engineering, or equivalent),
- a 7.5 credits course in imperative/object oriented programming (DIT012, DIT952, or equivalent),
- a 7.5 creditscourse in discrete mathematics (DIT980 or equivalent).
Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English level 2 or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
English proficiency
For information regarding English proficiency requirements for exchange students please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg.
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?