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ELEC 140 Network Cabling Systems

This course is designed to train individuals in the fundamentals of installing, connecting, and certifying network cabling systems. Students will learn to apply the basics of network cable and connector selection, installation, and termination. Fundamental testing, certification, and documentation practices will be covered. Labs include hands-on experience with terminating and testing coaxial, unshielded twisted pair (UTP), and fiber optic cables in accordance with current industry and EIA/TIA standards.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Define basic network terms and components.
  2. Interpret and use EIA/TIA standards for network cable installations.
  3. Select and use proper tools for network cabling, such as punch down tools, crimping tools, fiber
    termination, and splicing tools.
  4. Demonstrate proper pulling and routing procedures for network cables in trays, conduits, and wiring
    closets.
  5. Install and terminate Coaxial, UTP, STP, and Fiber cables and connectors.
  6. Demonstrate use of network cable test equipment.
  7. Test, certify, and document network cable systems.

Course Objectives

  1. Define basic network terms and components.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  2. Interpret and use EIA/TIA standards for network cable installations.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Electronics Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    3. Identify current industry standards and protocols, and apply them for the installation and configuration of electronic systems.

  3. Select and use proper tools for network cabling, such as punch down tools, crimping tools, fiber
    termination, and splicing tools.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  4. Demonstrate proper pulling and routing procedures for network cables in trays, conduits, and wiring
    closets.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  5. Install and terminate Coaxial, UTP, STP, and Fiber cables and connectors.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  6. Demonstrate use of network cable test equipment.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  7. Test, certify, and document network cable systems.

    This objective is a course Goal Only