EPN-V2

DATA2410 Networking and cloud computing Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Datanettverk og skytjenester
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history
Curriculum
SPRING 2026
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    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.

  • Recommended preliminary courses

    The course builds on DATA1500 Databases and DAPE1400 Programming, or similar courses.

  • Required preliminary courses

    None for the admission.

  • Learning outcomes

    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

  • Teaching and learning methods

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

  • Course requirements

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

    • Two individual assignments
    • One group assignment

    Guidance for the assignments will be provided in the labs.

  • Assessment

    Individual written exam under supervision, 4 hours

    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.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    None

  • Grading scale

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Examiners

    One examiner. External examiners can be used for grading.

  • Course contact person

    Safiqul Islam

  • Overlapping courses

    The course is equivalent (overlaps 7 credits) with ITPE2410. The course overlaps 3 credits with DATS2400 / ITPE2400. When practicing the 3-time rule for registration for the exam, experiments used in equivalent subjects count.