ELCM 254 - Structured Cabling

Structured Cabling will introduce learners to the transmission characteristics of optical fiber and copper transmission media used in voice, data, and video transmission. Topics covered include building cabling standards, cabling installing and management, cable drawings and health and safety requirements. Lab activities are centered on cable selection, cabling installation, cross-connects, patch panels, fusion splicing, and terminations for: optical fiber, CAT 5 and higher network cable, and coaxial cable, testing and troubleshooting. The course will involve work on a final team project centered on the installation of a structured cable system in a building.

3 Credits