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Computer networks: information transfer [ LINGI2141 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h + 30.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Bonaventure Olivier ;
Language English
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites
  • high-level programming language (e.g. FSAB1402)
  • Unix environment  (e.g. SINF1252)
Main themes
  • Role, model and requirements of distributed applications
  • Reference model used in computer networks
  • Reliable transport of information in data networks : mechanisms and protocols
  • Interconnection of networks, addressing, routing : mechanisms and protocols
  • Local Area, Metropolitan and Wide Area Networks
Aims

Students completing successfully this course will be able to

  • explain the main requirements of distributed and multimedia applications
  • explain the functions used to fulfill those requirements in the different layers of the networking reference model
  • explain how those functions are implemented in the Internet protocols
  • select the appropriate solution based on the application's requirement
  • estimate the charactericstic quantities related to networks

Students will have developed skills and operational methodology. In particular, they have developed their ability to

  • argue in a group to bring out a common solution based on solid foundations;
  • write a summary report containing the items you want to highlight.
Evaluation methods
  • Participation to the discussion about the exercises (10% of final grade)
  • Programming project (10% of final grade)

The participation to the discussion about the exercises and the programming project may not be represented during the second session.

  • Packet trace project (10% of final grade)
  • Written exam (Both exercices and theory : 70% of final grade)
Teaching methods

Lecture

Exercises

  • A set of questions or a small implementation in groups of 7/8 students every week (answers provided to the teaching assistant followed by a discussion)

Programming project

  • Implementation of a small protocol by groups of 2

Packet trace project

  • Explanation of some specific behaviour of networking
Content

The course uses the top-down approach.

  • Introduction
  • Application layer
  • Transport layer
  • Network layer
  • Datalink layer and Local Area Network
Bibliography
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [60] in Computer Science
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> Master [120] in Computer Science and Engineering
> Master [120] in Biomedical Engineering
> Master [120] in Computer Science
> Master [120] in Mathematical Engineering
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in charge
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