Continuing Education

CCTM114 - Data Communications

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Course Overview

In this course, explore key communication concepts, terminology, and technologies, enhancing your grasp of both foundational and advanced topics. You will cover various communication methods, including Wired, Wireless, and Power line technologies, as well as a range of telecommunication technologies for network connectivity, such as Voice over IP (VOIP).

Examine serial and parallel communications, their use in modern technology, and the significance of checksums for data integrity. You will gain insights into transmission (TX) and reception (RX) processes, their necessary connections, and the differences between asynchronous and synchronous communications. Additionally, you will explore waveforms and signal behaviors in this course.

Further topics will cover wireless technologies, from IoT applications to computer networking, and discuss duplex systems and communication security measures. The course also includes practical skills like remote management, setting up remote support to manage computer systems over the Internet, and more.

Discover the telecommunications services available for networking and distinguish between Wired, Wireless, and Power line ethernet technologies. Additionally, you will delve into communication interfaces such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB, and examine internet connections through serial, ADSL, Cable, and networking.

With the skills gained in this course, you will be able to effectively implement and manage various communication technologies, ensuring robust and secure network operations.

It is recommended that you complete CCTO101 Windows Desktop Operating System, equivalent courses, or relevant practical experience before enrolling in this course.

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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