EGY 120 - Outside Plant (OSP) Communication

EGY 120 OSP Communication is a 4 credit hour hybrid course. The course introduces students to fiber optic communication systems and up-to-date fiber techniques including how to design, install, test and maintain fiber optic single mode networks. Emphasizes Single Mode fiber optic installation with the associated international standards, theory and practices. Prepares the student to work with fiber optic splicing, testing and troubleshooting equipment that is found in the workplace.
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Gateway Community and Technical College
Project Name:
Innovative Multi-Industry Partnership and Career Training
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Energy, fiber optics, communication

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Energy industry partners provided feedback at advisory meetings.
Industry Sector:
Utilities -- Utilities (221)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (10)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
12 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
QM
Quality Note:
Instructor provided content knowledge. Instructional Designer created on-line components, following the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric Workbook.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters

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Accessibility Features:
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  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
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  • Structural Markup - eReader application
  • Table Markup
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Copyright / Licensing

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