ING1506 Data communication
The course shall provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills required for efficient and innovative application of data communication for military purposes.
The course is based on ING1503 Programming and digital technology
Course topics
• Key protocols for the exchange of information in computer networks
• Organisation and configuration of network components
• Wireless networks
• Audio and video data and service quality in networks
• Network security
• Network administration
Knowledge
After completion of the course, the cadet is able to:
• provide a detailed description of components used for the transfer of information between computers
• demonstrate detailed knowledge of the layer model and the protocols used for communication over the Internet
• describe the main features for data communication in wireless networks
• explain how audio and video data is transferred in packet-switched networks
• describe principles and applications network administration
• describe key concepts, protocols and components in network security
Skills
After completion of the course, the cadet is able to:
• construct networks logically
• establish networks with components and program the individual components to work as intended
• conduct tracing of network traffic with network protocol analyser and be able to interpret the result
General competence
After completion of the course, the cadet is able to:
• use own words to describe which conditions affect the performance and functionality of a military communication system
Lectures, laboratory experiments, tests and compulsory exercises. Completion of military exercise.
The number of exercises is determined at the start of the course.
Examination is carried out according to the Regulations for Admission, Studies and Examinations (in Norwegian, “Forskrift om opptak, studier og eksamen”) at the Norwegian Defence University College.
Kurose, J. F. & Ross, K. W. (2021). Computer networking: a top-down approach (8th. ed.). Pearson Education.
Articles and compendiums provided by the teacher.
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Duration | Type of duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Oral examination | Comment | Supported materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | Individual | 5 | Hours | A-F | 100 % | Not required |