Telecommunications Fundamentals

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A broad examination of fundamental concepts in telecommunications. Topics include a discussion on signal and channel bandwidth, digitization of voice (with emphasis on PCM), data transmission, analog and digital modulation techniques (AM, FM, PSK, FSK, etc.), multiplexing (FDM, TDM, T1 multiplexing, SONET and SDH), and switching (circuit, packet, and cell). The role of the Public Switched Telephone Network is also examined. An introduction to data networking is presented. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 140 or MATH 141 or MATH 161 or TMAT 135 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3