- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course gives an overview of data communication. The course covers the ISO/OSI seven layer protocol model. Emphasis is placed on the role and function of communication protocols, particularly at the physical and data-link layers. Students gain an understanding of the various communication protocols that have been defined to create communication environments in which computers can exchange information in an open way. Course topics include protocol operation error detection and control, encoding, modulation techniques and data compression. Hands on data communication programming and hardware labs are incorporated into the course so that students can master the material.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 7020
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$756.02
Related Programs
Data Communication (ELEX 8010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 8010 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93309
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 08 Loading
- CRN 93309
- $756.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 08 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2020 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Dehghani Estarki
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 18 hours of lab work to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have approval from the program head. Please contact Katie Howard at 604-432-8237 or soepts@bcit.ca for more information, or to be placed on a wait-list if the course is full. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.