Information Technology: Possibilities and Challenges

Education facts

Code: 1DT110

The course provides an introduction to the principles and technologies that underpin modern IT systems as well as the ability to use and explain computer science terminology. Based on this, they discuss the possibilities offered by IT systems, the constraints of technology, and the social, organisational, ethical, legal and security aspects of IT usage. The course is suitable for those who want to understand modern technology and need to communicate about IT systems with both experts and laymen, such as in order roles or as teachers. **Outline for distance course:** This distance course is a web-based course, completely without physical meetings (including the examination). Reading instructions and other communication are handled through the course home page and email. Internet access is a requirement for this course.

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

• Information Technology: Possibilities and Challenges

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %