Computer Networks II

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1DT117

Code
1DT117
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Computer Science A1N, Technology A1N
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 6 February 2026
Responsible department
Department of Information Technology
What is a course syllabus?

Entry requirements

120 credits including 90 credits in computer science and mathematics with participation in Computer Networks I. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Design, implement, and evaluate network simulations and applications.
  • Describe, reason about, and suggest solution designs for typical computer networking problems.
  • Use modelling, simulation and measurement methods to analyse computer networks.
  • Integrate mathematical foundations to evaluate and design efficient network protocols.
  • Identify, analyse, and present advancements within the area of computer networks.

Content

The course consists of a theoretical part, a practical part, and in-depth seminars.

The theoretical part of the course focuses mainly on wire-bound communication and covers the main part of the Internet protocol suite and methods for analysis of computer communication. Topics might change slightly from one year to another to meet the ongoing trends within the area. The following topics are, however, always included: mathematical modelling of communication networks, protocol design, network simulation, measurement methods, and future architectures.

Other topics might include advancements in wireless communications, cloud networking, and new networking protocols.

The practical part covers network programming as well as simulation or modelling of computer networks.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, hand-in assignments, and computer laboratory work.

Assessment

Written exam. Seminars and written and oral presentation of assignments.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other regulations

This course cannot be counted towards a degree together with 1DT074 Computer Networks II.

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