As informational systems approach physical limitations in performance of copper, understanding electronics, Fiber Optics, and electromagnetic propagation is critical for IST professionals. In this course, physical layer operations including communications theories, guided and unguided signal propagation in Fiber Optic signaling, and physical layer phenomena are explored using intuitive, modeled, and experimental approaches This course involves lecture and very intense hand-on labs. This class can lead to a Fiber Optic Association certification as a Certified Fiber Optic Technician (FOA CFOT)
Semester Offered
Spring semester