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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Summer 2023
Course Number:
ELT 250
Course Title:
AMP ACT I
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
5
Lecture/Lab Hours:
10
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Includes an overview of premises cabling systems, and in- depth review of the ANSI/TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC industry standards, and a discussion and hands-on practicum on the rough-in, installation, management, and termination of shielded and unshielded twisted pair and optical fiber cabling systems. The course is about 85% hands-on and is designed with a systems approach instruction method. Successful completion of the course examination will certify you as an AMP Registered Installer. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Determine the requirements for the scope of the work that will be performed
  • Properly install fiber and copper cables within the structured cabling world
  • Correctly connectorize the different types of cables within the industry
  • Correctly terminate/punch down various types of jacks
  • Articulate and practice the benefits of standards compliance
  • Utilize and demonstrate the required testing for the scope of the project

Course Activities and Design

In-class activities are made up of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on activities and discussions.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment will be based on class participation, successful connectorization with minimal signal loss, and exam scores.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Determine the requirements for the scope of the work that will be performed
  • Properly install fiber and copper cables within the structured cabling world
  • Correctly connectorize the different types of cables within the industry
  • Correctly terminate/punch down various types of jacks
  • Articulate and practice the benefits of standards compliance
  • Utilize and demonstrate the required testing for the scope of the project