Telecommunications Service Operations (TS41)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics.

This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of simple and complex direct current circuitry. Topics include laboratory safety practices and procedures electrical laws and principles DC test equipment basic series parallel and combination circuits complex series and parallel circuits and DC theorems.

This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current and continues the development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing verifying and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and practical application. Topics include AC wave generation frequency and phase relationship impedance admittance and conductance power factors reactive components simple RLC circuits AC circuit resonance passive filters and non-sinusoidal wave forms.