TEL 101. TELECOMMUNICATIONS I
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

A broad overview of telecommunication terminology and a study of the development and the functionality of the basic components that make up a telecommunications network. Topics include the history of telecommunications; the components and the evolution of the Public Switched Telecommunications Network (PSTN); transmission systems; basic analog two-wire transmission; an overview of the basic types of electro-mechanical and electronic switching systems; the primary elements of the current digital switching architecture; customer premises equipment (CPE); and an introduction to digital transmission theory including sampling, quantizing, and network timing and synchronization techniques.
Prerequisites: ELT 105 and ELT 115.

TEL 110. APPLIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS I
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

An introduction to the techniques, principles and terminology of voice telecommunications will be presented. Public and private telecommunication networks will be examined. Telecommunication equipment, switching and transmission technology will be demonstrated. The frequency spectrum, modulation schemes and multiplexing techniques will be explored. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Prerequisite: ENT 110.

Corequisite: EMS 106.

TEL 201. TELECOMMUNICATIONS II
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

A detailed study of analog and digital telecommunication network transmission systems, with an emphasis on practical design considerations, environment and economics. Included is the evolution of the twisted pair analog based cable media to a digital transmission platform capable of multiplexing many simultaneous transmission circuits on a single facility. A broad overview of analog and digital network transmission systems and an introduction to fiber optic digital transmission methods are also included. All topics are fully reinforced during hands-on lab experiences.
Prerequisites: ELT 106 and TEL 101 or permission of the instructor.

TEL 202. TELECOMMUNICATIONS III
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

This course studies the design of practical transmission circuits including their installation and testing in a working laboratory environment. Topics include: voice circuits, data communications, including the functions of modems, data terminal equipment, LAN and WAN design and application considerations, fiber optic applications, protocols, packet switching and transmission overview, circuit testing and maintenance considerations.
Prerequisite: ELT 106, TEL 101, 201 or instructor permission.

TEL 203. TELECOMMUNICATIONS IV
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

This course introduces the student to the very latest topics and techniques used in modern telecommunications. Assuming a prior knowledge of the basics of electronic, computers and communications, the student considers how these principals are currently used in business and personal telecommunications systems. Laboratory hours complement class work.
Prerequisite: TEL 201.

TEL 210. APPLIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS II
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

This course is designed to train students in the organization, architecture, setup, maintenance, hardware and software aspects of local area networks. Topics include: introduction to networks, types and characteristics of different network architectures and network topologies, intra and inter-network devices, network operating systems, peer-to-peer and client/server environments, LAN setup and maintenance, network printing and internal web server. A hands-on approach will be taken with team projects throughout.
Prerequisite: TEL 110.

Corequisite: ENT 210.

TEL 211. APPLIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS III
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

This course is designed to train students in the organization, architecture, setup, hardware and software aspects of interconnecting local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). Topics include: introduction to intra and inter-network devices, network operating systems; client/server environments; LAN / WAN setups, network printing; internal web server. A hands-on approach will be taken with team projects throughout.
Prerequisites: TEL 210.

TEL 212. APPLIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS IV
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

A survey of current and emerging technologies in telecommunications will be presented. Lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations and site visits will be employed.
Prerequisite: TEL 211.

TEL 271. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
1 cr. hr.

A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, travel, work experience, or other activities that advance the student’s knowledge and competence in oral communication, theatre or related subjects. The student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.

TEL 272. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
2 cr. hrs.

Similar to TEL 271, except that student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.

TEL 273. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
3 cr. hrs.

Similar to TEL 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be 105-135 hours.