ELEC 141 — Network Configuration and Cabling
This course is designed to train students 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, shielded and unshielded twisted pair (STP & UTP), and fiber optic cables in accordance with current industry and EIA/TIA standards. Students will have hands-on, real-world experience in setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) and configurations in addition to localizing and correcting common hardware and software problems.