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CNT 140 - The Physical Network

Institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
Subject:
Computer Networking Technology
Description:
Provides the student with practical skills necessary to design, install, test, and certify communications wiring systems. This course covers communications cabling choices that are currently available, the standards for their use, tools and equipment utilized, installation methods, testing, certification, and troubleshooting installed cable system failures. Students are taught the rules and standards that govern the design of cabling systems. The laboratory exercises require students to install, test, certify and troubleshoot a copper cable system and fiber-optic termination according to a standards-based installation. Students also prepare a bid specification for a cable system installation. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CNT 120 with a grade of C or higher.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
CNT 120 or CTEC 101
Corequisites:
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Instructional Type:
Lecture/Lab
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 780-2300
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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