TE 110 - Intro to Telecommunications

Credit Hours: 3

Intro to Telecommunications presents an introduction to the techniques, principles, terminology, and equipment used in telecommunications technology. Public and private telecommunication networks will be examined. Telecommunications equipment, media, switching, transmission technology, and structured cabling will be demonstrated. The frequency spectrum, modulation schemes, and multiplexing techniques will be explored. Lectures, interactive learning tools, and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.

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

articulate the fundamental concepts of telecommunications such as bandwidth, capacity, and data rates;
use the various color codes for cable and component recognition;
be proficient at terminating wire connections using solderless-type connectors;
describe basic communications concepts including networks, telephone equipment, multiplexing, switching, and transmission media;
express concepts in language appropriate to the telecommunications field;
read and understand subject-related literature;
calculate communications parameters such as decibels, frequency, signal bandwidth, and channel capacity;
be proficient using basic telecommunications test equipment; and
be familiar with the installation of structured cabling.

The student will further develop the following course competencies: problem-solving, teamwork, project leadership, quality, contextual learning, technology and service delivery, and customer focus.

Prerequisites: TE 101 or permission of the instructor.
F/S (S)