Program Overview

Programme Syllabus for Studies Starting in Autumn 2026

Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology

The Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of information and communication technology. The programme is structured to ensure that students acquire a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

Study Year 3

General Courses

The following courses are part of study year three:

• AL1523 Digitalisation and Innovation for Sustainable Development, 7.5 credits
• IA150X Degree Project in Information and Communication Technology, First Cycle, 15.0 credits
• ID1206 Operating Systems, 7.5 credits
• IV1013 Introduction to Computer Security, 7.5 credits

Mandatory Courses

Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 ---|---|---|---|---|---|--- AL1523 Digitalisation and Innovation for Sustainable Development | | 7.5 credits | | | | IA150X Degree Project in Information and Communication Technology, First Cycle | | 15.0 credits | | | | ID1206 Operating Systems | | 7.5 credits | | | | IV1013 Introduction to Computer Security | | 7.5 credits | | | |

Conditionally Elective Courses

The programme has two sets of conditionally elective courses: "MatNat block" and "IT block". For a degree, it is required that at least 15 credits of courses from the "MatNat block" and 21 credits of courses from the "IT block" have been completed.

MatNat Block (at least 15 credits required for a degree)

• SF1686 Calculus in Several Variable, 7.5 credits (read in year 2)
• SF1683 Differential Equations and Transforms, 9 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• SF1633 Differential Equations I, 6 credits (read in year 3)
• EQ1110 Continuous Time Signals and Systems, 6 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• SK1118 Electromagnetism and Waves, 7.5 credits (read in year 2)
• DD1351 Logic for Computer Scientists, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• SF1546 Numerical Methods, 6 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• EL1010/EL1020 Automatic Control, General Course, 6 credits (read in year 3)

IT Block (at least 13.5 credits required for a degree)

• DD2350 Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity, 9.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• DD2352 Algorithms and Complexity, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• ID1214 Artificial Intelligence and Applied Methods, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• IV1351 Data Storage Paradigms, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• ID1217 Concurrent Programming, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• II1303 Signal Processing, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• IV1350 Object Oriented Design, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• IS1300 Embedded Systems, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• IL1333 Hardware Security, 7.5 credits (read in year 2 or 3)
• IE1207 Analog Electronics, 6 credits (read in year 2 or 3)

Elective Courses

The programme has room for up to 16.5 credits of elective courses. This space should primarily be used to read prior knowledge courses for the chosen master's programme in cases where these are not included in the conditionally elective courses.

Recommended Courses

Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 ---|---|---|---|---|---|--- DD2401 Neuroscience | | 7.5 credits | | | | EL1020 Automatic Control, general course | | 6.0 credits | | | | EQ1120 Discrete Time Signals and Systems | | 6.0 credits | | | | ID1214 Artificial Intelligence and Applied Methods | | 7.5 credits | | | | ID2201 Distributed Systems, Basic Course | | 7.5 credits | | | | ID2202 Compilers and Execution Environments | | 7.5 credits | | | | ID2216 Developing Mobile Applications | | 7.5 credits | | | | II1307 Active Career | | 1.5 credits | | | | IS2202 Computer Systems Architecture | | 7.5 credits | | | | LS2442 English for Employment | | 7.5 credits | | | | LS2444 Technical Communication in English | | 7.5 credits | | | | ME1003 Industrial Management, Basic Course | | 6.0 credits | | | | ME2016 Project Management: Leadership and Control | | 6.0 credits | | | | ME2163 Leading People and Organizations in Different Contexts | | 6.0 credits | | | | SG1102 Mechanics, Smaller Course | | 6.0 credits | | | | SH1011 Modern Physics | | 7.5 credits | | | | LS1601 Intercultural competence | | 4.5 credits | | | |

Programme Objectives

The programme objectives are not explicitly stated in the provided context. However, the programme syllabus outlines the structure and content of the programme, which suggests that the objectives are to provide students with a comprehensive education in information and communication technology, preparing them for a career in the field.

Extent and Content of the Programme

The programme consists of five years of study, with a total of 300 credits. The programme includes mandatory courses, conditionally elective courses, and elective courses. The extent and content of the programme are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of information and communication technology.

Eligibility and Selection

The eligibility and selection criteria for the programme are not explicitly stated in the provided context. However, the programme syllabus outlines the requirements for completion of the programme, which suggests that students must meet certain academic and administrative requirements to be eligible for the programme.

Implementation of the Education

The implementation of the education is not explicitly stated in the provided context. However, the programme syllabus outlines the structure and content of the programme, which suggests that the education is implemented through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and project work.

Appendix 1: Course List

The course list is provided in the programme syllabus and includes the following courses:

• AL1523 Digitalisation and Innovation for Sustainable Development
• IA150X Degree Project in Information and Communication Technology, First Cycle
• ID1206 Operating Systems
• IV1013 Introduction to Computer Security
• DD1351 Logic for Computer Scientists
• DD2350 Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity
• DD2352 Algorithms and Complexity
• EQ1110 Continuous Time Signals and Systems
• ID1217 Concurrent Programming
• II1303 Signal Processing
• IL1333 Hardware Security
• IS1300 Embedded Systems
• IV1350 Object Oriented Design
• IV1351 Data Storage Paradigms
• SF1546 Numerical Methods
• SF1633 Differential Equations I
• SF1683 Differential Equations and Transforms
• IE1207 Analog Electronics
• EL1010 Automatic Control, General Course

Appendix 2: Specialisations

The specialisations are not explicitly stated in the provided context. However, the programme syllabus outlines the conditionally elective courses, which suggests that students can specialise in certain areas of information and communication technology.