May 02, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

EDST 3140U – Digital Communication Technologies

The purpose of this course is to examine the foundations and evolution of digital communications technologies. Students will explore the shift from analogue to digital technologies, identify the range of digital communications technologies currently in use, and analyze the impact of these technologies on commerce, the professions, education and society in general. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the social and environmental impact of digital technologies, including issues of equity and the digital divide.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Experiential learning: Yes