Data Communication 1

Education facts

Code: GDT2JM

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.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements + Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1 + 1a2. Or: Mathematics level 2a or level 2b or level 2c, Social Sciences level 1b or level 1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Data Communication 1

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 29 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %