| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/22/05 | |||
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| TLT105 20052-20065 | L+L | 3 Credit(s) | 3 Period(s) |
| Cable Telecommunications I | |||
| Overview of cable systems that trace the signal from a source to customers' premises. Procedures and methods for performing aerial /underground drops and interior/exterior dwelling installations. Instruction related to: safety procedures, proper tool usage, installation techniques, signal level meter, signal level calculations, signal leakage, powering, splicing, amplifier distribution theory, and CATV troubleshooting. Prerequisites or Corequisites: TLT101 or permission of program director. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| TLT105 20052-20065 | Cable Telecommunications I |
| 1. | Describe the field of cable television, its growth potential, and career opportunities. (I.) |
| 2. | Describe the basic devices used in a cable telecommunications system from the bridge amplifier to the customer terminal device. (II, IV, VI) |
| 3. | Explain the theory and techniques related to grounding. (III, IV, VII) |
| 4. | Use tools and meters properly. (III, IV, VII) |
| 5. | Explain proper interior & exterior wiring techniques. (V) |
| 6. | Explain the uses of a variety of cables and associated cable terminals. (III, IV) |
| 7. | Explain and perform drop installations. (IV, V) |
| 8. | Calculate the distribution cable loss and design networks for powering. (II, III, IV, VII) |
| 9. | Assess and repair cable telecom problems. (III, VII) |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| TLT105 20052-99999 | Cable Telecommunications I |
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