Credits : 4

Description

This is the second course in a sequence of four that covers the field of telecommunications. Concentration will be on transmission and data communications. Students will be studying the electromagnetic spectrum, network models and standards, signals, decibels, modulation and transmission media. The course will also cover the study of data communications, LANs, LAN switching, the Internet and the World Wide Web. In addition, a study of wireless transmission, cellular telephony, satellite communications and an introduction to IP routing and routing protocols will be included.


Goals and Objectives

To achieve understanding in the following areas:

  • Fundamentals of the Technology
  • Fundamentals of Transmission
  • Fundamentals of Data Communications
  • Local Area Networks
  • Basics of Switching
  • Wireless Networking
  • Wireless Transmission
  • The Internet and the World Wide Web
  • Introduction to Routing
  • Routing - RIP and OSPF

Prerequisites
  • AIT111  AC/DC Electrical Circuits
  • MAT125  Technical Math I


    Course Materials

    Course Topics
    WEEK TOPIC ASSESSMENTS
    Fundamentals of the Technology  Week 1 Homework and Quiz 
    Fundamentals of Transmission  Week 2 Homework and Quiz 
    Fundamentals of Data Communications  Week 3 Homework and Quiz 
    Local Area Networks  Week 4 Homework and Quiz 
    Basics of Switching  Week 5 Homework and Quiz 
    Midterm Examination  Proctored Midterm Exam 
    Wireless Networking  Week 7 Homework and Quiz 
    Wireless Transmission  Week 8 Homework and Quiz 
    The Internet and the World Wide Web  Week 9 Homework and Quiz 
    10  Introduction to Routing  Week 10 Homework and Quiz 
    11  Routing - Rip and OSPF  Week 11 Homework and Quiz 
    12  Final Examination  Kits & Term Paper Due
    Proctored Final Exam 


    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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