NWIT 130 - Network Cabling Technology

(G only)

Features hands-on instruction designed to cover cabling techniques using co-ax, copper, and fiber for video, voice data communications, and networking. Students will master basic cabling techniques using state-of-the-market equipment in accordance with industry standards. Assessment Level(s): MATH 050 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Three hours each week. Formerly NW 130.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently withMATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Run and test successfully a video cable to a residence and an office with and without conduit.
Run and test successfully an audio cable to a residence and an office with and without conduit.
Run and test successfully a data cable to a residence and an office with and without conduit.
Identify all tools used in the course and will be able to use them properly.
Identify all wires and cables used in the course and connect them properly.
Identify all parts used in the course and use them properly.
Identify wires and cables used in the course and proper use.
Demonstrate property safety techniques
Demonstrate how to terminate cables and exhibit proper use of the correct terminators.
Differentiate the color codes of the different cables and demonstrate punching down each wire properly.

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