TM301 Introduction to Telecommunications 3 credits This course investigates the historical foundation of the telecommunications industry and provides students with an overview of the industry including social and managerial issues and the regulatory environment. Students learn concepts and terminology for voice and data transmission, switching standards and regulations. Telecommunications Regulations 3 credits The source and process of telecommunications regulation provides the foundation for this course. Students are taught how to differentiate between the services a user and vendor can provide and between the legal and social restrictions behind regulation and deregulation. TM303 Voice Communications 3 credits This course emphasizes how voice communications can improve productivity.
Students discuss how to control and manage voice equipment.
They will become familiar with phones, switches, the switched network and its alternatives, voice features and applications and voice services. TM304 Data Communications 3 credits Students study the principles and implementation of transmission systems and network architecture and the concepts and terminology for distributed processing and computer networks. TM401 Telecommunications Systems Design 3 credits This course explores a variety of voice and data systems from both the vendor and user sides using a case-study approach. Students learn about the components included in a telecommunications system and design a prototype. Telecommunications Topics 3 credits Students acquire a more detailed understanding in a special telecommunications topic which is both current and timely in the industry.