North Seattle Community College
Business, Engineering & Information Technologies Division
Course Outline
Spring 2006
Division: Business, Engineering & Information Technologies
Program/Dept.:
Electronics Technology
Course Number:
Course Title:
Credits:
EET 242
Variable:
5.0
Principles of Telecommunications II
Inst. Intent: 21 Vocational Preparatory
Fee:
CIP:
Computer Lab Fee
Type:
Yes
Degree/Certificate Requirement:
Name of Degree/Certificate
Requirements:
47.0103
Yes
AAS Telecommunications Electronics
(May also be used as an elective for Network Administration, and
Electronics Technology)
Distribution Requirement for AA/AS:
No
Transfer Status to 4-year institution:
No
If yes, please describe:
Course Length:
Based on 11 weeks/qtr.
Class Size:
Course Contact Hours:
44.0
Lecture:
66.0
Lab:
Prerequisite:
If yes, please describe:
YES
Required Placement Tests:
Comments:
22
No
Clinical:
24
Other:
EET-241 or Permission
If yes, please describe:
Permission to enroll without prereq requires 6 months’ minimum industry exposure
Course Description:
This is an introduction to telephone apparatus and plant design, network design, network traffic planning, private
networks, data systems and distribution of switched networks. The testing equipment that is used by industry is
presented through classroom activities and hands on lab experiences. Prerequisites: EET 241 or 6 months’
minimum industry exposure. Computer lab fee.
Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply basic telephony theory and principles of broadband data distribution using telecommunication equipment.
2. Define and use terminology common to the industry
3. Describe operation and basic maintenance of data transport telecommunication systems
4. Read, comprehend and interpret technical material, schematics, and manuals
5. Use a variety of test equipment
6. Demonstrate and adhere to industry standards and safety practices
NSCC General Education Outcomes and/or Related Instructional Outcomes
EET 242 Outline
(for technical courses) Met by Course: (list each outcome):
Outcome # 1 Think critically in reading and writing.
Outcome # 2 Use quantitative reasoning processes to understand, analyze, interpret, and solve quantitative
problems.
Topical Outline and/or Major Divisions:
1.
Microprocessors in Telephony
Phone set
Ancillary equipment
Data and FAX equipment
Wired and Wireless Services
Switching systems
2.
Network Design
Fiber Optic - SONET
Cable distribution
Local Exchange
Data Systems
Long Distance
Data systems Internet
World Wide Web
Satellite
Fixed and Orbital satellite patterns
3.
Network Traffic Planning
Switch and private circuit capacity
Bandwidth maximization
4.
Data Systems
Layers
Protocols
TCP/IP, SNA, SDLC, HDLC, X.25
Transport methods
Packet, Streaming, Spoofing
LAN to WAN
5.
Testing Equipment
Analog
Digital
6.
Telephone - Privacy
Telephone employee ethics
What you can and can’t do
2
EET 242 Outline
3
Course Requirements (Expectation of Students)
Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to perform specific competencies listed under “Course
Outcomes/Learning Objectives”.
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation:
Final grades are assigned according to published grading standards for course.
Required Text(s) and/or Materials:
As determined by instructor.
Supplemental Text(s) and/or Materials:
As determined by instructor.
Outline Developed by: Bob Pfeiffer
Revised by:Pfeiffer
Date: Nov 10, 2002
Date: March 2006