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Contact: 
Vincent Glaeser, Program Director,
714-997-6548, glaeser@chapman.edu

Course Number: CSCU 0028
Contact Hours: 16
Prerequisite: none

Description

This Hands-On 2-day course is designed to provide technicians with Hands-On practical experience and understanding of Inside Plant and Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optics also covering Passive Optic Networks (PON’s) / fiber to the Home/Premise (FTTx) applications.

This course provides the knowledge and skills to help students design, install, test and maintain ISP, OSP, PONs/FTTx systems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the following program topics:

• The history of fiber optics & evolution of fiber systems.
• Fiber optic theory and waveguide functions.
• The three basic elements of fiber optic systems & discuss their uses.
• Optical Connector Styles and Applications
• Cable Installation Methods as Direct Bury, Aerial and Ducted
• Emergency Restoration Issues, Future Planning, Restoration kits
• Safety Practices
• PON Network Design Features
• PON System End Equipment
• Intro to Optical Testing and Troubleshooting.