inf010 - Computer Networks (Complete module description)

inf010 - Computer Networks (Complete module description)

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Module label Computer Networks
Module code inf010
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Department of Computing Science
Applicability of the module
  • Bachelor's Programme Business Informatics (Bachelor) > Aufbaucurriculum-Wahlbereich Praktische Informatik
  • Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Wahlpflichtbereich Praktische Informatik
  • Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Computing Science (Master of Education) > Wahlpflichtmodule (Praktische Informatik)
  • Master of Education Programme (Hauptschule and Realschule) Computing Science (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
  • Master of Education Programme (Vocational and Business Education) Computing Science (Master of Education) > Akzentsetzungsbereich
Responsible persons
  • Kramer, Oliver (module responsibility)
  • Lehrenden, Die im Modul (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites

No participant requirement
Skills to be acquired in this module

Professional competence
The students:

  • identify the layers of the ISO/OSI model
  • recognise the main concepts and algorithms of each IOS/OSI layer
  • assign technical processes to the layers
  • classify new technologies to the main concepts of the ISO/OSI model - Compare different methods and approaches of a layer (i.e. TCP and UDP)
  • characterise safety-critical aspects of each layer


Methodological competence
The students:

  • administer small networks
  • characterise safety-critical aspects of networks


Social competence
The students: 

  • work on exercises in small teams


Self-competence
The students:

  • accept criticism
  • reflect on their proposed solutions, taking into account the methods taught
Module contents

Contents of this lecture (cf. suggested reading Tanenbaum and Wetherall):

  • Introduction to networks and the internet
  • Physical Layer
  • Data Link Layer
  • MAC Sub-Layer
  • Network Layer
  • Transport Layer
  • Session Layer
  • Presentation Layer
  • Application Layer
  • Technologies (Cable and Co)
  • Nyquist Shannon and Transmissions - CDMA
  • Hamming & CRC
  • Stop & wait, go back n, selective repeat
  • Aloha & CSMA
  • Ethernet technologies
  • Wifi
  • Paket switchen & Dijsktra
  • IP Adressing & Header
  • TCP
  • UDP
  • Buckets & TCP-Reno
  • DNS
  • Flask
  • RSA & PGP
  • Firewalls
Recommended reading
  • lecture notes
  • A. Tanenbaum & D. Wetherall: Computernetzwerke, Pearson Studiu, 5. Aufl. 2012
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Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency annual
Module capacity unlimited
Teaching/Learning method V+Ü
Type of course Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 3 SuSe 42
Exercises 1 SuSe 14
Total module attendance time 56 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module

At the end of the lecture period

Written or oral exam