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LIS218Education2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To Telecommunications

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of telecommunications in library and information science. It explores basic concepts, the history of telecommunications from traditional methods to modern technologies, and the impact of telecommunications on society. The course covers various telecommunication systems, networks, and their components. Students will understand the importance of telecommunications in different sectors and its role in enhancing communication and information sharing.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
TelecommunicationsCommunication SystemsNetworksHistoryImpact

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Telecommunications Concepts

2

History of Telecommunications

3

Telecommunication Systems

4

Telecommunication Networks

5

Impact on Social Sector

6

Impact on Education Sector

7

Impact on Economic Sector

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Telecommunications Specialist

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IT Consultant

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Information Officer

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Librarian

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Industry Applications

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TelecommunicationsInformation TechnologyEducationGovernmentBusiness

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Definitions and Concepts

6h

Unit 1: Tele, Communication, Telecommunications

3 study hours
  • •Define tele, communication, and telecommunications.
  • •Identify components and levels of communication.
  • •Understand the importance of telecommunications.

Unit 2: Methods of sending Telecommunication messages

3 study hours
  • •Describe point-to-point transmission with examples like telegraph and telephone.
  • •Explain point-to-multipoint transmission with examples like radio and television.
  • •Discuss multiplex systems like video conferencing.
Week
2

Module 1: Definitions and Concepts

3h

Unit 3: General importance of Telecommunications

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of telecommunications in enhancing communication efficiency.
  • •Discuss the role of telecommunications in increasing workplace flexibility.
  • •Understand how telecommunications improves teamwork and customer relations.
Week
3

Module 2: History of Telecommunications

3h

Unit 1: Timeline of Telecommunications

3 study hours
  • •Trace the timeline of telecommunications from prehistoric to modern eras.
  • •Discuss the evolution from smoke signals and drums to Internet telephony.
  • •Identify key milestones and inventors in telecommunications history.
Week
4

Module 2: History of Telecommunications

3h

Unit 2: Traditional Telecommunications

3 study hours
  • •Describe traditional telecommunications systems like telegraphs, visual signals (semaphore, smoke), and audio signals (horns, drums).
  • •Explain how each system works and their historical significance.
  • •Sketch diagrams of traditional telecommunications systems.
Week
5

Module 2: History of Telecommunications

3h

Unit 3: Modern Telecommunications

3 study hours
  • •Identify modern telecommunications systems like electrical telegraphs, fax machines, telephones, television, radio, and networked computers.
  • •Describe how each system works and their applications.
  • •Sketch diagrams of modern telecommunications systems.
Week
6

Module 3: Telecommunications systems

3h

Unit 1: Telecommunications systems meaning and examples

3 study hours
  • •Define telecommunications systems and their components.
  • •Enumerate the components of telecommunications systems: computers, terminals, communication channels, processors, and software.
  • •List the functions of telecommunications systems: transmission, interface, routing, processing, editorial, conversion, and control.
Week
7

Module 3: Telecommunications systems

3h

Unit 2: Components of Telecommunications systems

3 study hours
  • •Explain wired media: twisted pair, coaxial cable, and fiber optics.
  • •Describe the characteristics and applications of each wired medium.
  • •Explain wireless media: microwave and satellites.
  • •Describe the characteristics and applications of each wireless medium.
Week
8

Module 3: Telecommunications systems

3h

Unit 3: Telecommunications networks

3 study hours
  • •Identify different types of telecommunications processors: multiplexer, router, modem, front-end processors, concentrators, and controllers.
  • •Describe the functions of each processor in supporting data transmission and reception.
  • •Sketch diagrams of telecommunications processors.
Week
9

Module 4: Telecommunications Networks

3h

Unit 1: Telecommunications networks: an overview

3 study hours
  • •Define a network and its importance.
  • •Explain the concepts of computer networks and telecommunications networks.
  • •Understand the relationship between computer networks and telecommunications networks.
Week
10

Module 4: Telecommunications Networks

3h

Unit 2: Geographical networks

3 study hours
  • •Classify telecommunications networks based on geographical scope: LAN, WAN, WLAN, MAN, CAN, and SAN.
  • •Discuss the characteristics and services of each type of network.
  • •Explain the differences in scale and application for each network type.
Week
11

Module 4: Telecommunications Networks

3h

Unit 3: Network topology

3 study hours
  • •Identify different network topologies: bus, ring, star, mesh, and tree.
  • •Describe the physical layout and design of each topology.
  • •Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each topology in terms of cost, reliability, and scalability.
Week
12

Module 5: Impact of Telecommunications in the society

3h

Unit1 Impact of Telecommunications on the Social sector

3 study hours
  • •Explain the positive impacts of telecommunications on the social sector: social interaction, relationship management, access to entertainment, and technological foundation for societal communication.
  • •Discuss the negative impacts: increased social vices, decreased visitation, lack of non-verbal cues, and aiding lying and cheating.
Week
13

Module 5: Impact of Telecommunications in the society

3h

Unit 2 Impact of Telecommunications on the Education sector

3 study hours
  • •Explain the positive impacts of telecommunications on the educational sector: facilitates distance learning, access to research databases, tele and video-conferencing, and aids in administrative tasks.
  • •Discuss the negative impacts: waste of time, sources of distractions, promotes cheating, and replacing physical books with electronic books.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a timeline of key events in telecommunications history (Module 2).

2

Compare and contrast different network topologies (Module 4, Unit 3) using diagrams.

3

Summarize the positive and negative impacts of telecommunications on each sector (Module 5).

4

Define all key terms and concepts from each unit and create flashcards.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises.

6

Practice explaining complex concepts like multiplexing and routing in simple terms.

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