ELEC 140 Network Cabling Systems

This course is designed to train individuals in the fundamentals of installing, connecting, and certifying network cabling systems. Students will learn to apply the basics of network cable and connector selection, installation, and termination. Fundamental testing, certification, and documentation practices will be covered. Labs include hands-on experience with terminating and testing coaxial, unshielded twisted pair (UTP), and fiber optic cables in accordance with current industry and EIA/TIA standards.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define basic network terms and components.
   
2. 2. Interpret and use EIA/TIA standards for network cable installations.
3. 3. Select and use proper tools for network cabling, such as: punch down tools, crimping tools, fiber
   termination and splicing tools.
4. 4. Demonstrate proper pulling and routing procedures for network cables in trays, conduits and wiring
   closets.
   
5. 5. Install and terminate coax (Thinnet), UTP (10 base T), and fiber cables.
6. 6. Assemble coax (Thinnet), UTP (10 base T) and fiber connectors.
   
7. 7. Demonstrate network cable test equipment.
8. 8. Test and certify network cable systems.
9. 9. Document the network cable installations.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define basic network terms and components.
   
2. 2. Interpret and use EIA/TIA standards for network cable installations.
3. 3. Select and use proper tools for network cabling, such as: punch down tools, crimping tools, fiber
   termination and splicing tools.
4. 4. Demonstrate proper pulling and routing procedures for network cables in trays, conduits and wiring
   closets.
   
5. 5. Install and terminate coax (Thinnet), UTP (10 base T), and fiber cables.
6. 6. Assemble coax (Thinnet), UTP (10 base T) and fiber connectors.
   
7. 7. Demonstrate network cable test equipment.
8. 8. Test and certify network cable systems.
9. 9. Document the network cable installations.