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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 281
ELN 237 Local Area Networks (LANs) (2-3-3)
This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware, system con guration, installation and operation of the LAN. Upon completion, students should be able to install and maintain a local area network.
ELN 238 Advanced LANs (2-3-3)
This course covers advanced concepts, tools, and techniques associated with servers, work- stations, and overall local area network performance. Topics include network security and con guration, system performance and optimization, communication protocols and packet formats, troubleshooting techniques, multi-platform integration, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to use advanced techniques to install, manage, and troubleshoot networks and optimize server and workstation performance.
ELN 257 Telecom Software (2-3-3)
This course covers technical programming to solve telecommunication problems using, C, UNIX, or other application software. Emphasis is placed on modeling and analyzing selected communication circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to program, simulate, and emulate communication circuits.
ELN 258 FCC Commercial License Preparation (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course provides a review of communications technology and federal regulation covered
on the FCC General Radiotelephone License examination. Topics include transmitters, receiv- ers, modulation types, antennas, transmission lines, wave propagation, troubleshooting, and FCC regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the materials covered and be prepared for the FCC General Radiotelephone License Examination.
ELN 264 Advanced Communication (4-3-5)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course provides an in-depth study of high-frequency RF circuits. Topics include RF,
microwave circuits, transmission media, radar and antenna systems, and energy sources. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operating units; safely test, adjust, and troubleshoot systems; and design and demonstrate a simple system.
ELN 275 Troubleshooting (1-3-2)
This course covers techniques of analyzing and repairing failures in electronic equipment. Topics include safety, signal tracing, use of service manuals, and speci c troubleshooting methods for analog, digital, and other electronics-based circuits and systems. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to logically diagnose and isolate faults and perform necessary repairs to meet manufacturers’ speci cations.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE EMS 110 EMT (6-6-9) Corequisite: ACA 111 or ACA 122
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certi cation.
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