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Data Communication (3cr)

Code: KL00CQ30-3005

General information


Enrollment
10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
07.01.2026 - 26.04.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
SeAMK Automation Engineering and Information Technology
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Teachers
Ilpo Räisänen
Groups
TITE25
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Course
KL00CQ30

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Student knows the basics of data communications and data communications networks. Student understands the principles of IP addresses, subnetworking and TCP/IP protocols. Students knows the OSI and TCP/IP structure and functions as well as the configuration of routers.

Content

Students will become familiar with data communications protocols and how they work. They will understand the principles of data transfer and data communications systems. They will also be familiar with the latest communications network and application solutions.

- Operation of Ethernet LAN technology.
- ARP protocol
- IP protocol
- IPv6 protocol
- TCP protocol
- UDP protocol
- ICMP protocol
- HTTP protocol
- DNS protocol
- DHCP protocol
- FTP protocol
- Telnet protocol
- SSH protocol

The operation of the protocols is studied by building a communication network with a simulator, where the communication can be studied and the operation of the protocols can be examined. Configuring routers is practiced.

Location and time

The schedules can be found in the timetable at https://lukkarikone.seamk.fi/. Timetables are published for the next six weeks. The first six weeks of autumn are published by Midsummer and the first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

Teacher delivers needed materials and links

Teaching methods

The study involves contact teaching and requires attendance at the SEAMK campus.

The course is conducted in the Moodle learning environment. The course requires independent work and scheduling.

- The course includes joint online meetings/pair or group work at campus.
- The course includes laboratories at the SEAMK campus.
- The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / practice project / exam according to the given instructions.

Completion alternatives

- Exam
- Learning tasks

Student workload

Lectures and guided exercises 32 h, independent study 49 h

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student knows the basics of data communications and data communications networks. Student understands the principles of IP addresses, subnetworking and TCP/IP protocols.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student knows the basics of data communications and data communications networks. Student understands the principles of IP addresses, subnetworking and TCP/IP protocols. Students knows the OSI and TCP/IP structure and functions as well as the configuration of routers.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student masters the basics of data communications and data communications networks. Student understands the principles of IP addresses, subnetworking and TCP/IP protocols well. Students masters the OSI and TCP/IP structure and functions as well as the configuration of routers.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Further information

Exercises mainly in virtual- and simulation environments.

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