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IST 221
Introduction to Telecommunications Systems (3) Telephony, digital telecommunications, private telecommunication systems, transmission media, signaling, switching and networking, and amplitude modulation.
IST 221 Introduction to Telecommunications Systems (3)
IST 221 introduces the students to the basic communications system - the transmitter, the media through which the information is transmitted, and the receiver. As well, it provides students the foundation in analog and digital communications. It also explains to the students the need for specially preparing the information before transmission. It introduces the telecommunications technology highlighted in the core courses and the following courses are built on this, examining the complexities of the components involved. IST 225 is a required core course for the Telecommunications Option in the Associate degree in Information Sciences and Technology (IST).
Upon completion of IST 221, the students will be able to describe the telephone system, how it functions, evaluate digital communications and explain the function of the PBX. The student will also be able to discuss transmission media, their applications and the amplitude modulation technique used in transmission.
Evaluation will be based upon formal written examinations, research papers and homework assignments. The students will also be asked to do oral presentations on chosen topics. Both written papers and oral presentation will be researched through the library, the Internet and other sources. They will be encouraged to use different software technologies, (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint) for their presentations.
Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.