Internet - Functionality, Protocols, Applications
Internet - Funktionsweise, Protokolle, Anwendungen
8 CPSummer (even years)ENno longer offered
Contents
• History, structure, and organization of the Internet • Internet protocol stack (IPv4, CIDR, IPv6, DHCP, BGP, TCP, UDP, SCTP, DSN, LDAP) • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) • Firewall and NAT traversal • Quality of Service (types, mechanisms, Intserv, Diffserv) • fundamentals of multimedia communication (QoS, data compression, synchronization, communication (RTP, SIP, H.323)) • Multimedia services (VoIP, Streaming, conferences), Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking • Cloud computing • Internet of Things (IoT) - Principles and Applications
Learning outcomes
Based on the introductory course "Introduction to Computer Networks", a detailed introduction is given into the functionality of the Internet. The focus is on the explanation of the most important Internet protocols and application design principles, including the underlying fundamentals and methods. Key aspects of the lecture are the Internet protocol stack, the basics of multimedia communications, and advanced topics from practice and research (e.g., quality of service, peer-to-peer, cloud computing, Internet of things). The course aims at familiarizing students with advanced developments of the Internet and enabling them to specialize in these topics.
Assessment
Prerequisite: • Successful completion of exercise sheetsFinal module examination: • Written examination, 120 min. OR • Oral examination, 30-45 min. (with small number of participants) In the first lecture it will be announced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.
Literature (4)
- Tanenbaum, A. S., Wetherall, D. J: Computer Networks (5th Edition), Prentice Hall, Pearson Studium, 2011
- Stallings, W.: Data and Computer Communications (8th ed.), Prentice Hall, 2008.
- Kurose, J. F.; Ross, K. W.: Computernetzwerke (5. Aufl.), Pearson Studium, 2012.
- Steinmetz, R.; Nahrstedt, C.: Multimedia Systems. Springer, 2010
Remarks
• Study programme Computer Science M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex "Applied and Technical Computer Science" (level 400). • Study programme Information and Media Technology M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex "Information". • Study programme eBusiness M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex "Development and Deployment of eBusiness Systems" • Study programme Business Administration and Engineering B. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in field "Technical Subject". • Study programme Physics M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in subsidiary subject "Computer Science". • Study programme Cyber Security M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex "Computer Science". If there is no need that the module is taught in English, alternatively the german version 11460 "nternet - Funktionsweise, Protokolle, Anwendungen" may be offered instead. Modules 11883 "Internet - Functionality, Protocols, Applications" and 11460 "nternet - Funktionsweise, Protokolle, Anwendungen" can not be combined.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 15 Oct 2026Original