ET 108B - Telecommunications and the Information Age

Credits: 3

Description
An introductory course that looks at the Telecommunications Industry from a technology standpoint. The student will learn about the telephone and telephone system, local area networks, fiber optics, how a modem works, wireless communications and other related topics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe and identify what a telecommunications system is.
Distinguish between various transmission codes.
Demonstrate familiarity with the ASCII terminal.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of the rotary dial versus touchtone telephones.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the RS232 serial interface.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the differences between the subscriber loop interface circuit and trunk circuits.
Distinguish between multiplexing techniques: SDM, TDM, and FDM.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the difference between AM, FM, PM, PPM, PAM, PCM, and PWM.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic topologies of a LAN.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of how to navigate the Internet.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the function of a modem.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts of light and fiber optics.

Prerequisite: None