TEL104: Telecommunications 4

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Syllabus

• Instructor: Ron Poland
• Office Number: Room 530
• Telephone: 562-4194
• Email: ron.poland@clinton.edu
• Credit Hours: Four

Appointments are easily available outside of these hours. Contact the instructor to arrange an appointment.

I. Verizon Course Description:

A survey of current and emerging technologies in Telecommunications will be presented. Lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations, and site visits will be employed.

II. Course Prerequisites:

III. Textbooks and Supplies:

IV A. Verizon Course Objectives:

• The student will be able to explain advanced telecommunication techniques and principles.
• The student will be able to explain current and future communication services and their applications.
• The student will be able to identify sources of information and reference material for current and emerging technologies.
• The student will be able to articulate concepts of advanced networks and services.
• The student will be able to apply security concepts including encryption, authentication, key technology and digital certificates.
• The student will further develop the following course competencies: problem solving, teamwork, project leadership, quality, contextual learning, technology and service delivery, and customer focus.

IV B. Verizon Program Objectives:

• Continue development of umbrella competencies.
• Integrate umbrella competencies and technical competencies in the work place.
• Capstone the three previous telecommunications courses.

Note: Course Objectives are in accordance with Verizon curriculum group course outline.

V. General Education Objectives met:

None

VI. Course Outline and Schedule:

The course is divided into modules. Below is the spring schedule.

VII. Assignments and Attendance:

• All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified date, they may not be turned in late.
• Assignments may be emailed (must be emailed using the CCC student account).
• Assignments should be word-processed or printed neatly. Sloppy work will receive less credit.
• Students are expected to follow the college's attendance policy. Failure to do so will result in involuntary withdrawal from the class.
• There are no excused absences; failure to attend class for any reason is an absence.
• Arriving late for class or leaving early will count as half an absence. 
• A student who is absent from a scheduled quiz or exam because of some unavoidable circumstance may be allowed a make-up after discussing the situation with the instructor. The instructor will determine the time for the make-up.

VIII. Evaluation, Grading, and Makeup Policy:

Students will be evaluated by  discussion/participation, written reports, Security Assignment/Exam, and a Project during the semester. Everything shall be graded on a scale of 0 - 100.

• Discussion/Participation 15%
• Written Reports/Presentations 10%
• Security Assignment 10%
• Wireless Assignment 10%
• Wireless and Security quizzes 20%
• Projects 35%

Percentages for the final grade will be rounded to the nearest whole point, and a letter grade will be assigned. The grading scale is as follows:

95 - 100=A, 90 - 94=A-

86 - 89=B+, 83 - 85=B, 80 - 82=B-

76-79=C+, 73 - 75=C, 70-72=C-

65 - 69=D+, 60 - 64=D, 0 - 59=F

IX. Student Ethics:

• Any form of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero on said assignment, quiz or test.
• Repeat offenders may be subject to formal proceedings.
• Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) handing in work that you did not do, attempting to use another student's answers during an exam, copying material from another student and allowing another student to use your work. It is not acceptable to work with another student and each turn in the same work.
• It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from class according to the procedures and time limitations described in the college catalog. Any student who does not officially withdraw by the deadline will receive a letter grade.
• Interruptions to the classroom setting will not be tolerated. All beepers, cell phones and the like shall be off in the classroom under normal circumstances. If the circumstances are not normal please bring it to the instructor's attention.
• Any student who acts in a disruptive manner will be dismissed from class and marked as absent for the day.

X. Student Needs:

X. Student Needs:

As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if an accommodation is needed, contact me privately after class or during my office hours as soon as possible so I can help you obtain any assistance you may need to successfully complete this course. The Academic Assistance Center, may also be contacted for further assistance.

XI. Emergency procedures:

Class cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on local radio stations as listed in the CCC student handbook. Class cancellations due to instructor absence will be posted on the classroom door. Room changes will be announced in advance whenever possible and posted on the classroom door.