Course Description
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Course Name
Networks and Communication
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Any foundation technical course on Information Systems Technologies
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The objective of this course is to develop in students an understanding of the fundamentals of modern network and internet technologies and to combine them with applications and practices related to a business environment. The course comprises one weekly two-hour lecture across twelve weeks plus one weekly two-hour laboratory across three weeks.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.