TAEL-280: Low Voltage and Communication Wiring

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
280
Course Title
Low Voltage and Communication Wiring
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAEL-105 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Covers installation and maintenance of signal/low voltage wiring and signal transmission, including PC board, and fiber optic repair and maintenance. Cover troubleshooting, installation procedures, and repair techniques in a lab setting. Emphasizes safety procedures and protocols.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Voltage and Power Loss in Lines
  2. High Frequency AC Lines
  3. Decibel Calculations
  4. Wavelength and Standing Wave Reflections
  5. Coax Cable and Twisted Pairs
  6. Fiber Optic Cable
  7. Fiber Optics
  8. Telephone and Voice Communication
  9. Current Loops and Sensors
  10. Computer Networks
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Calculate voltage loss in transmission cables.*
  2. Calculate AC signal loss and express it in decibels.*
  3. Read and interpret basic schematics and wiring diagrams, and use them to wire equipment.*
  4. Apply safe and proper methods in using tools.
  5. Identify several types of copper cable and describe the proper use and installation of this cable.
  6. Describe proper uses of shielding and grounding.
  7. Identify several types to fiber optic cable and describe the proper use and installation of this cable.
  8. Explain the function of a current loop circuit.
  9. Explain the functioning of a telephone circuit.
  10. Explain the functioning of RF communication circuits.
  11. Identify proper methods of installation for coax cable and twisted pair.*
  12. Analyze typical computer networks.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Tests will be given throughout the semester.  Tests represent 65% of the course grade.
  2. A mid-term exam will be given which will represent 10% of the course grade.
  3. A final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade
Texts

Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

 

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2014
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2014