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CSCI C241 Course Information

Course Description

(A/CSU)

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the techniques, applications and control of modern data communications networks. The course provides the student with a working knowledge of the types of communications systems and their strengths and weaknesses in solving various information network problems. (Prerequisite: CSCI C101.) Formerly CSCI C30. 

 

Course Details

  • Course Name & Number: CSCI 241
  • CRN: 70161
  • Course Title: Introduction to Telecommunications
  • Instructor: Tom McGovern
  • Units: 3
  • Class Meets: August 25 - December 12
  • Term: Fall 2008
  • Textbook:
    • Rosengrant, M. A., "Introduction to Telecommunications - Second Edition," 2007, Pearson Education, Inc.
  • Estimated Time per Week: 6 hours
  • Skill Level: Intermediate.
  • Special Requirements: None.
  • Assignments & Tests: The student will be required to complete outside readings, written reports, and/or discussion assignments demonstrating their ability to understand and apply telecommunications concepts, hardware, and software. A research paper, midterm exam and final exam will be assigned.
  • Proctored Exams: No
  • Additional Comments: 
    Course Objectives:

    1. Students will obtain an overview of the telecommunications industry and the technical components necessary for a telephone network to function.

    2. Students will gain insight into how communications systems use common methods and protocols to prepare, package, transport, and interpret messages traveling across the medium.

    3. Students will be introduced to three principle areas in communications: how voice information is switched across the network, how data information is routed across the network, and how signaling protocols are used to direct and navigate the information signals.

    4. Students will become comfortable with the fundamental rules of the road--the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model—and how the network handles switching and routing devices—simply, the structure of the highway used to carry the information between the switching and routing devices.

    5. Students will be familiarized with the three primary service providers in telecommunications: the telephone company, the cable television provider, and the wireless providers.

    6. Students will learn about the various types of communications applications sold to end subscribers by the different service providers.

    7. Students will study several areas related to new communications systems, equipment, and networks.
     

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