TE 215 - Telecommunications II - Verizon

Credit Hours: 4

This course will cover the basics of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. Topics to be covered include: an overview of TCP/IP networks with a focus on VoIP; an introduction to VoIP; Quality of Service (QoS); VoIP system components; VoIP protocols and VoIP protocol analysis, VoIP architecture and VoIP codecs. A hands-on approach will be taken, with team projects throughout.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

describe VoIP system organization and operation;
describe the purpose and function of various VoIP protocols;
describe the purpose and function of VoIP interconnection technologies;
use IP networks for voice communications;
use network analysis software to view, verify, and troubleshoot VoIP networks;
work productively as a team, practicing project leadership, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution in a networked environment; and
practice problem solving via the planning, organization and delivery of projects in a networked environment.

Prerequisites: TE 111 or permission of the instructor.
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