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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Summer 2023
Course Number:
ELT 251
Course Title:
AMP ACT II
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
5
Lecture/Lab Hours:
10
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Students will obtain the experience necessary to certify and document twisted pair and optical fiber cable plants based on established industry standards, which include ANSI/TIA/EIA- 568A, TSB-67, ANSI/EIA/TIA-526-14A and ANSI/TIA/EIA-526- 7. Each student will also obtain experience troubleshooting common problems with installed LAN cable plants. This course is approximately 75% hands-on training. An extensive documentation package is provided. Successful completion of the course examination will certify you as an AMP Registered Certifier and Troubleshooter. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Determine the requirements for the scope of the work that will be performed
  • Properly test fiber and copper cables within the structured cabling world
  • Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and resolve incurred problems
  • Identify incorrectly terminated jacks and patch panels and demonstrate proper method
  • 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 test fiber and copper cables within the structured cabling world
  • Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and resolve incurred problems
  • Identify incorrectly terminated jacks and patch panels and demonstrate proper method
  • Articulate and practice the benefits of standards compliance
  • Utilize and demonstrate the required testing for the scope of the project