Outside Plant Communications

Catalog description

Introduces students to fiber optic communication systems and up-to-date fiber techniques including how to design, install, test, and maintain fiber optic single mode networks. Emphasizes single mode fiber optic installation with the associated international standards, theory, and practices. Prepares the student to work with fiber optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting equipment that is found in the workplace. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours).