CSCO 205B - Fiber Optic Cabling

Credits: 3

Description
Course will address fiber optic system concepts, design, installation , and troubleshooting. Covered items include cable splicing, and terminating, installing optical fiber cable, field terminology and using test equipment. Course includes hands-on labs to develop skills working with fiber optic cable. Requires finger dexterity and visual acuity to work with small components.

Student Learning Outcomes

Explain properties of light and fiber optic cable as they relate to data transmission.
Operate fiber optic cable splice and installation tools safely.
Construct a finished fiber optic cable by adding cable ends and splicing segments.
Assemble a simple fiber optic cable pathway using typical industry hardware.

Prerequisite: None