IRE26521 Communication Networks (Spring 2026)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics
Campus:
Fredrikstad
Course Leader:
Manikandan Palanichamy
Teaching language:
Norwegian / English
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Compulsory course for class 2023-2026 and class 2024-2027 in the Bachelor's degree in engineering - electrical: electronics and green energy, as well as for TRESS and the Y-veien associated with this study programme.

Recommended previous knowledge

IRE12521 Digitalteknikk, microcontrollers and programming (10 ECTS)

Teaching semester

Class 2023-2026: 5th semester (autumn)
Class 2024-2027: 4th semester (spring)

Content

Microcontrollers and FPGA in constructions

Configuration of FPGA with HDL language

Basics and characteristics of communication networks

Network components, transmission media, and protocol elements

Network topologies and network devices

Routing mechanisms and traffic control concepts (addressing and switching techniques)

Protocol architectures and layering services

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student has

  • knowledge of relevant software within the subject area
  • knowledge of FPGAs and their configuration
  • knowledge of microcontrollers and their programming

The student has basic IOT-related knowledge of

  • data and telecommunications networks
  • network components and protocols

Skills
The student can

  • construct digital circuits with or without microcontrollers
  • wire up and troubleshoot digital circuits
  • work in relevant physical and virtual laboratories within the subject area
  • connect, measure and analyze simple assemblies of network components
  • choose the right network concept and network components for different applications
  • read, understand and prepare documentation for various communication networks and digital constructions

General competence
The student

  • can understand and prepare documentation for digital circuits with or without microcontrollers
  • has a general understanding of logic
  • can communicate with other professionals using relevant professional terminology
  • can use various communication networks in practical work

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, assignments / project work in groups

Workload

250-300 hours

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

  • Two submissions in the configuration language
  • Five submissions in communication networks
  • Project report
  • 80% documented attendance at project meetings, seminars, and mandatory gatherings.

The work requirement must be approved before students can appear for the exam.

Exam

Written exam, individual. Duration: 4 hours

Permitted aids: Calculator, with empty memory, which cannot calculate symbolically or communicate wirelessly.

Grading scale A-F.

Examiners

External and internal sensor or two internal sensors.

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

The continuation exams will be held early in the following semester.

Course evaluation

Ongoing evaluation of the teaching throughout the semester, and the written final examination

Reading list

The current reading list for 2026 Spring can be found in Leganto
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