Course GDT2JM

Data Communication 1

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 4, 2025

The course introduces architectures, models, protocols and network elements that connect users, devices, applications and data via the Internet and over modern data networks. The principles of IP addressing and the basics of Ethernet concept, media and basic configuration of network devices are introduced to create a basis for a sound understanding of the concept of data communication. The course also provides a basic introduction to methods for testing network connections and suitable tools for this. Furthermore, the course provides the basics of network security where common threats are highlighted as are various methods we can apply to meet these threats and strengthen the protection of infrastructure, communication units and data / information.

The course contains ongoing practical elements for managing and configuring communication equipment in the form of routers and switches.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 13, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1 + 1a2
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3KNZ
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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