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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Summer 2023
Course Number:
ELT 252
Course Title:
AMP ACT III
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Designed for individuals involved in the design and installation of premises cabling systems. This course progresses through a step-by-step process from the initial design analysis through the final actual project presentation based on the guidelines of the TIA/EIA/ISO standards. The student design decision rationale regarding network platforms and technologies, cabling architectures, and media selection is discussed in detail. Successful completion of the course examination will certify you as an AMP Registered Designer. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Identify how and where to gather information, obtain customer expectations & analyze data.
  • Describe the impact that customer expectations may have upon architectural and media selection decisions.
  • List and describe the purpose of the standards organizations.
  • Describe the elements of the cabling system and identify how they would fit into the overall design plan
  • Describe the requirements and guidelines for placement of spaces, including outlets, telecommunication closets and equipment room.
  • Determine the placement of the elements on a typical floorplan blueprint.
  • Review parameters, specs & design guidelines for Horizontal Cabling Systems & solutions to an actual 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, final project and exam scores.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Identify how and where to gather information, obtain customer expectations and analyze data.
  • Describe the impact that customer expectations may have upon architectural and media selection decisions.
  • List and describe the purpose of the standards organizations.
  • Describe the elements of the cabling system and identify how they would fit into the overall design plan
  • Describe the requirements and guidelines for placement of spaces, including outlets, telecommunication closets and equipment room.
  • Determine the placement of the elements on a typical floorplan blueprint.
  • Review parameters, specs and design guidelines for Horizontal Cabling Systems and solutions to an actual project