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Course Description: This course explores the development of fiber optic technology, explains the theory of light propagation and includes the advantages and limitations of fiber optic technology. In addition fiber optic components, signal transmission, connections and fiber optic system trouble shooting will also be studied.
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General SLO 1. Describe the fiber optic system principles.
Student Learning Outcomes |
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1.1 Explain what light is and how it is produced | Quizzes and written test. |
1.2 Identify the components of the visible spectrum and the optical spectrum | |
1.3 Describe the difference between reflection and refraction | |
1.4 Identify the law of reflection and Snell’s law | |
1.5 Explain total internal reflection | |
1.6 Explain the operation of a fiber optic system | |
1.7 Describe the three sections of a fiber optic system | |
1.8 Identify optical light sources and optical detectors | |
1.9 Describe the construction of a fiber optic cable |
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1.10 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of fiber | |
1.11 Compare fiber optic cables | |
1.12 Observe the operation of a fiber optic system |
General SLO 2. Describe the fiber optic components parameters and properties.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
2.1 Define attenuation and bandwidth |
Quizzes and written test. |
2.2 List primary causes of attenuation |
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2.3 Differentiate single mode and multimode waveguides |
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2.4 Describe aperture rating |
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2.5 Explain light emitting diode (LED) characteristics |
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2.6 Describe light amplification by stimulated emission of light (LASER) characteristics |
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2.7 Explain P type, intrinsic and N type material (PIN) photodiode characteristics |
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2.8 Describe avalanche photodiode (APD) characteristics |
General SLO 3. Describe methods of transmission and modulation in fiber optics circuit.
Student Learning Outcomes |
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3.1 Explain signal transmission and modulation in amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM) and pulse coded modulation (PCM) |
Quizzes and written test. |
3.2 Identify multiplexing techniques use in fiber optic system |
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3.3 Identify sound to noise ratio (SNR) |
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3.4 Analyze bit error rate (BER) |
General SLO 4. Construct fiber optic system using time division multiplexing (TDM).
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
4.1 Setup and calibrate time division multiplexing (TDM) modulator circuit |
Quizzes, written test and |
4.2 Setup and calibrate TDM demodulator circuit |
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4.3 Connect fiber optic link between TDM modulator and demodulator circuit |
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4.4 Inject signal on TDM modulator circuit |
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4.5 Monitor TDM demodulator circuit output using oscilloscope |
General SLO 5. Terminate fiber optic cable and connector.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
5.1 Explain causes of light losses |
Quizzes, written test and |
5.2 State the basic steps to properly splice waveguides |
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5.3 Identify the six requirements for a good connector |
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5.4 Recognize the correct termination of a fiber optic |
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5.5 Determine the losses of adding a non mechanical |
General SLO 6. Troubleshoot a fiber optic system.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
6.1 Identify a faulted optic system | Quizzes, written test and |
6.2 State an organized troubleshooting strategy | |
6.3 Isolate a faulty section of a fiber optic system | |
6.4 Demonstrate steps in fiber optic troubleshooting | |
6.5 Analyze the characteristics of a faulty transmission circuit, medium and receiver circuit |
D. COURSE CONTENTS
F. REQUIRED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
Nida Corporation. (2001). Fiber Optics. Melborne, FL: Nida Corporation publishing (or most recent edition).
G. REFERENCE MATERIALS
NIDA student resource package
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTNone
I. EVALUATIONStudent in telecommunication program must achieve a grade of "C" or better to pass the course.
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATIONNone
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