Description:

This is an introductory-level course in telecommunications principles that includes both voice and data communications. An examination of the communications industry and its regulatory environment will be provided. Topics include voiceband communications, digital transmission, switching and signaling, and emerging technologies. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Define technical terminology as it relates to voice and data communications.
2. Explain voice band communications, digital transmission, switching and signaling.
3. Explain the basic operation of customer premise equipment.
4. Describe the integration of voice, video, and data.
5. Define and use PC communication terminology.
6. Identify new and emerging technologies.
7. Explain the basic North American telephone network.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction and Overview
   A. Concepts
      1. Telecommunications
         a. Define voice communications.
         b. Define data communications.
         c. Explain the convergence of voice and data.
      2. Technologies
         a. Describe transmission techniques.
         b. Define switching techniques.
         c. Explain control systems.
         d. Define networking techniques.
      3. Services
         a. List providers.
      4. Analog to digital.
         a. Explain analog.
         b. Define digital.
         c. Describe analog to digital conversion.
   B. Historical considerations
      1. Explain pre-divestiture.
      2. Describe post-divestiture.
      3. Define the current environment.

II. Voiceband Communications
   A. Concepts
      1. Define acoustical energy.
      2. Describe electrical energy.
      3. Define frequency spectrum.
      4. Human speech spectrum.
      5. Explain analog transmission.
   B. Basic elements
      1. Explain how a telephone works.
      2. Define dialing.
      3. Describe ringing.
      4. Explain switching.
      5. Identify signaling.
      6. Identify progress tones.
      7. List transmission media.

III. Digital Transmission
   A. Transmission media
      1. Identify twisted pairs.
      2. Identify coaxial cable.
      3. Identify fiber optics.
      4. Identify microwave.
   B. Multiplexing
      1. Define analog.
      2. Describe digital.
      3. List analog hierarchies.
      4. List digital hierarchies.
      5. Identify media considerations.
      6. Define timing.
      7. Describe synchronization.
   C. Standards
      1. Identify domestic standards.
      2. Identify international standards.

IV. Switching and Signaling
   A. List exchange carriers.
   B. List interexchange carriers.
   C. Describe regulation.
   D. Define network interfaces.
   E. Describe customer premise equipment.
   F. Explain numbering plans.

V. Data Communications
   A. Define voiceband data.
   B. Define baseband data.
   C. Describe high speed data.
   D. Explain a dedicated circuit.
   E. Describe circuit switched.
   F. Explain packer switched.
   G. Define terminals.
   H. Use modems.
   I. Define terminology.
   J. Identify standards.
   K. Sketch the OSI model.
   L. Define protocols.
   M. Define networking.

VI. Voice/Data Integration
   A. Describe concepts.
   B. Identify standards.
   C. Explain users view.
   D. Explain service providers view.
   E. Describe services.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

A minimum of two unit examinations will be given which cover the
material presented during lecture and demonstration. (50-75%) of grade

The remainder of the course grade will be based on homework, class
participation, and projects. (25-50%) of grade

Grading Scale:
   90-100% = A
   80- 89% = B
   70- 79% = C
   60- 69% = D
 Below 59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.