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INFT1007 - Data communication

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 3 hours E

Course content

Standardisation, layered communication. Protocols on the application layer, transport layer, network layer, link layer and technology on the physical layer. Network structure, and network components. Network security and common measures like firewall, vpn, ids.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE:

The candidate

  • can explain principles for packet switched and layered communication
  • can explain the workings of protocols on the application-, transport,- network and link layers
  • can explain network security problems, and measures like firewall, ids and vpn

ABILITIES:

The candidate

  • can use Wireshark for analyzing data packets
  • can use the tools Ping and Traceroute

GENERAL COMPETENCE:

The candidate

  • can communicate about network protocols and network solutions

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises will be published. Exercises are done individually, and delivered for approval.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises

Further on evaluation

Obligatory works: The candidate needs at least 8 approved exercises to gain access to the exam

New/postponed exam: december

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Archives, Museums and Records Management (LTARKIV)
Information Technology (ITBAINFO)

Course materials

Material published online. Øyvind Hallsteinsen, Olav Skundberg, Bjørn Klefstad: "Innføring i Datakommunikasjon", last edition.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IINI1009 5.0 AUTUMN 2019
IFUD1109 5.0 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Informatics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-05 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 2
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-06 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 23
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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