DATA2410 Networking and cloud computing Course description

In this course, students will acquire knowledge of TCP / IP and various network protocols used on the Internet and acquire insight into the modern cloud computing technology. They will understand what are the components that make up a computer network and how the Internet works. Through practical lab exercises, students will gain knowledge of network data packet structure and virtual infrastructure in the cloud.

The course builds on DATA1500 Databases and DATA1600 Program Development, or similar courses.

None for the admission. 

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge The student:

• is familiar with the main functions of each layer in the TCP/ IP model

• can explain how the most important network protocols work

• is familiar with the operational and infrastructure-related possibilities that virtualization and cloud-based solutions provide

Skills The student is capable of:

• configuring computer networks
• using network tools to study network traffic
• programming sockets
• using automation tools to roll out applications and their underlying infrastructure
• using cloud-based services as a development platform
• using monitoring systems to monitor the performance and stability of applications and operating environments

General competence:

The student is capable of:

• understanding and communicating issues relating to networks and computer systems.
• understanding and communicating the importance and necessity of using good cloud computing methods and technologies

Lectures and lab exercises. The exercises will be based on individual and group work, supervised by the lecturer or a student assistant.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• Two compulsory individual assignments

Guidance for the assignments will be provided in the labs.

The exam consist of two parts

• an individual assignment/ practical exam (40% of the final grade) of up to 15 pages
• a final 4-hour written exam (60% of the final grade)

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

Exam results can be appealed.

In the event of resit and rescheduled exams, another exam form may also be used or a new assignment given with a new deadline. If oral exams are used, the result cannot be appealed.

None

Grade scale A-F.

One examiner. External examiners can be used for grading.

Safiqul Islam