MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

UTICA-ROME, NEW YORK

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND THE TRADES

COURSE OUTLINE

I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

ET265 Fiber Optics 1 C-2, P-2, Cr-3

This introductory course in fiber optics covers the theory of light transmission, and its limiting factors. It includes Modal and Chromatic Dispersion and signal attenuation, along with how they impact on signal bandwidth. The various types of fiber optic cable are explored while noting their application characteristics. The course also covers the techniques for applying fiber optic connectors and splices as well as the use of light sources, light meters, fusion splicers and Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs).

Prerequisite: ET101 Technical Electricity 1

Corequisite: ET102 Technical Electricity 2

Or permission of instructor

II. MATERIALS:

Text: Technician's Guide to Fiber Optics, ISBN #1401812708, by Sterling, Thompson Publishers

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To develop an understanding of how light signals travel down optical cables

To develop the skills to apply fiber optic connectors and the methods to verify their performance

To develop the knowledge to apply fiber optics to emerging applications of math, science, engineering and technology

IV. Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to describe how light travels down a fiber optic cable.

2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the

operation and performance of fiber optic light sources

and detectors.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of communicating with fiber optic cable.

4. Students will be able to operate and use basic fiber optic equipment and tools.

5. Students will be able to install basic fiber optic connectors.

6. Students will be able to analyze system attenuation and bandwidth.

V. DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE:

WEEK:

1  Chapter 1, The Communications Revolution

2  Chapter 2, Information Transmission

3  Chapter 3, The Advantages of Fiber Optics

4  Chapter 4, Snell’s Law, Fresnel Reflections

5  Chapter 5, The Optical Fiber

6  Chapter 6, Fiber Characteristics

7  Chapter 7, Fiber Optic Cables

8  Chapter 11, Connectors and Splices

9  Chapter 8, Light Sources Chapter

10 Chapter 9, Light Detectors

11 Chapter 10, Transmitter and Receivers

12 Chapter 12, Couplers

13 Chapter 13, The Fiber Optic Link

14 Chapter 17, Test Equipment

15  Review


LABORATORY EXERCISES:

1. Analog to Digital Conversion

2. Plastic Connector Application

3.  ST Glass Connector Application – Hysol

4. Meters and Light Sources

5. Mechanical Splice

6.  ST Glass Connector Application – Anerobic

7.  Fusion Splicing

8.  OTDR – Applications and Operation

DISABILITY STATEMENT

I would appreciate hearing from anyone in the class who has any type of disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) which may require some special accommodation. Please see me during my office hours so that we can discuss your needs. Before services can begin, you must also contact Lynn Igoe, Coordinator of Disability Services, 792-5413 (Voice or TTY), or the college Learning and Assistive Technology Specialist, 731-5702; both are located in Room 153 of the Academic Building on the Utica Campus. (For classes on the Rome Campus, the contact person is Michael Badolato, PC A30, 334-7718). They are the staff members who review your documentation, determine eligibility for accommodations, and help determine what those accommodations will be.

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COURSE NAME:_____ET265 FIBER OPTICS ______

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