Introduction to Fiber Optics Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Philip Pursley (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
LOTT-1301-001 Introduction to Fiber Optics
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Course Description
Introductory course in fiber optics and its application including advantages for fiber, light transmission in fiber, types of fiber, sources, vectors and connectors.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
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On Campus Course
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Textbooks
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Student Performance
\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty of the department/program.
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- \ Describe the propagation of light through an optical fiber. \
- \ Calculate frequencies and wavelengths used in fiber optics. \
- \ Describe the performance characteristics of optical fibers. \
- \ Describe the physical characteristics of optical fibers. \
- \ Describe the physical characteristics of fiber connectors, breakout kits, and other terminal equipment. \
- \ Select optical transmitters and receivers to match characteristics of specific optical fibers. \
- \ Plan a fiber optic installation using the power budget diagram. \
- \ Demonstrate the use of an OTDR in troubleshooting and proof of performance of fiber optic systems. \
- \ Terminate an optical fiber with an appropriate connector To achieve satisfactory performance requirements. \
- \ Splice bare optical fiber with mechanical splices and fusion splices. \
\ COURSE DESCRIPTION (as in catalog): Introductory course in fiber optice and its application including advantages of fiber, light transmission in fiber, types of fiber, sources, detectors, and connectors.
\\ OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF COURSE: The student will connect fiber optics cables and fiber by mechanical and fusion methods, make measurements to determine the condition of a fiber optic system, loss, numerical aperture (NA), bandwidth (BW), and dispersion, build and characterize fiber optic (FO) transmitters and receivers, and determine the need given application for the fiber system to be used.
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\ It is the policy of the Sciences and Engineering Division and the Electronics Technology Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.
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\Grading Criteria
\ Written Exams 40%
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