
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of Fiber Optics, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Cable Types Overview and Applications, Industry Tools, Fiber Optic Industry Color Codes, National Electric Code Pertaining to Fiber Optics, Cleaning and Preparation of Fiber Optic Cable Ends, Proper Cleaving Procedures, Curing Oven Operation, Types of Connectors Used in Terminations, Polishing Techniques, and Connector Termination Types. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.