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AIT170 Telecommunications I / Basic Telephony / Voice Communication
Credits : 4
Description
The first in a series of four, this course will introduce students to the basic concepts and structural elements of the telephone and telecommunications industry. It will introduce and explore public network based telecommunications including physical and wireless media, switching and networking, as well as facilities that provide and support telecommunications. User-premises PBX switching and telecommunications are covered as well. In addition, an introduction to data communications and information security will be included.
Goals and Objectives
- To explore basic elements of telephony and voice communications integral to major telecommunications systems.
- To learn basic principles and tools that are used in telephony, voice communication, data communications, network operations, and information security.
Prerequisites
MAT125 - Technical Math I
Course Materials
Course Topics
| WEEK |
TOPIC |
ASSESSMENTS |
| 1 |
Chapter one: Sound, Electrical Signals, Electromagnetic Spectrum |
Week 1 Homework and Quiz |
| 2 |
Chapter two: The telephone and telephone line and Chapter three: Transporting information |
Week 2 Homework and Quiz |
| 3 |
Part one: Manipulating Information for Transmission |
Week 3 Homework and Quiz |
| 4 |
Part Two: Manipulating Information for Transmission |
Week 4 Homework and Quiz |
| 5 |
Voice over IP introduction |
Week 5 Homework and Quiz |
| 6 |
Voice over IP continued |
Proctored Midterm Exam |
| 7 |
OSI Layer One TDM - DS1, DS3, Sonet |
Week 7 Homework and Quiz |
| 8 |
Transmission Media: Copper, Fiber, Wireless |
Week 8 Homework and Quiz |
| 9 |
Telecommunications Network Physical Infrastructure |
Week 9 Homework and Quiz |
| 10 |
Chapters 15-16: Core Networks, Metropolitan Networks |
Week 10 Homework and Quiz |
| 11 |
Chapters 17 - 18: Access Networks and The Public Switched Telephone Network |
Week 11 Homework and Quiz |
| 12 |
Final Exam |
Term Paper and Kit Due, Proctored Final Exam |
Term Papers are expected to be between 3 and 4 single-spaced typewritten pages in length. In addition to the history of communications, please comment in some detail on the significance of each of the following regulation milestones in the history of telecommunications.
· The Kingsbury Commitment of 1913
· The Graham Act of 1921
· The Communications Act of 1934
· The Rural Electrification Act of 1936
· The AT&T Consent Decree of 1956
· The Carterphone Decision of 1968
· The MCI ruling of 1969
· The Modified Final Judgment of 1984
· The Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996
Laboratory Work
Students will construct and test an electronic style telephone kit. The objective is to learn as much as possible about the telephone’s internal electronics and how the telephone interacts with the telephone company’s local loop. Weekly activities and readings will be provided to guide students in the assembly of this telephone kit.
Quizzes and Exams
Graded Quizzes
Weekly objective quizzes focusing on the material covered will be available.
Midterm Exam
The proctored Midterm Exam has questions from Week 1 through Week 5 and is taken during Week 6. The midterm exam has two parts, a part one which will include objective type questions and a part two short essay section.
Final Exam
The proctored Final Exam is taken during Week 12. The final exam has two parts, a part one which will include objective type questions and a part two short essay section.
Communication
Discussion
Discussion Forum sessions are provided during the semester. The discussion forums work like bulletin boards where questions will be posted and answered for the class as a group and where special notices and assistance are posted. For instance, the first Discussion Forum is your introduction of yourself to the class. Other forums will discuss class materials and kits. Your participation in these Discussion Forums will be a significant part of your grade.
Email
Please feel free to contact your instructors or your classmates via email at any time.
Grading
Each of the activities below constitutes part of your grade. In order to receive a grade in this course you must submit all assigned homework, projects and take all exams. If you are missing an activity and your instructor chooses to assign a grade, your grade may be reduced by at least two grade levels.
Final grades are calculated as follows:
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Weekly Quizzes |
10% |
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Weekly Homework |
10% |
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Term Paper |
15% |
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Midterm Exam (proctored) |
20% |
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Telephone Kit Completion |
10% |
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Discussion Group Participation |
10% |
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Final Exam (proctored) |
25% |
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Total |
100% |
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Lateness Policy
Any homework, assignment, or exam late by one week or more, not previously extended by the instructor, will incur a 50% grade reduction. Individual instructors may impose additional penalties.
Grades will be made available to you via the Blackboard grade book. The grade book is an essential communication tool that allows you to view your progress in the course. Please check the grade book frequently. If you do not have grades posted in the grade book a sufficient period of time after submitting assignments, quizzes, exams, and/or other work requiring evaluation, contact your instructor immediately.
Grading Scale
LETTER NUMERICAL QUALITY POINTS
A 93 – 100 4.0
A- 90 – 92 3.7
B+ 87 – 89 3.3
B 83 – 86 3.0
B- 80 – 82 2.7
C+ 76 – 79 2.3
C 70 – 75 2.0
C- 67 – 69 1.7
D+ 63 – 66 1.3
D 60 – 62 1.0
F 0 – 59 0.0
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Proctor Information
Please note that this course requires a proctor. You can read more about the proctoring program and steps needed to obtain an approved proctor by clicking on this link: Proctoring Program.
There will be a maximum of two proctored examinations for this course. Specific details will be provided once classes begin under the COURSE INFORMATION section of Blackboard.
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