New and Updated Course Descriptions

OPT 153 - Fiber Optics

3 Credits

An introduction to the use and testing of fiber optic cable. Cable termination and splicing techniques will be performed. Standard tests of cables and cable systems will be conducted.

Prerequisites: OPT 131 or OPT 110 and MTH 140, or permission of department.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. To fabricate cable splices and terminations.
2. To run standard tests on cable, splices and terminations.
3. To connect and test fiber communication circuits.
4. To analyze fiber system component specifications.

Course Offered Fall, Spring