Instructs the student in the basic workings of the common PC, its hardware, software and the most common Windows and DOS operating systems in use today. Students will also venture into the basics of computer programming including DOS batch file programming, native scripting in Windows XP and Windows 2000 using VB Script and Microsoft Visual Basic. The student, upon successful completion, will be qualified to operate and maintain Microsoft Windows PC’s and have sufficient knowledge of the BASIC programming syntax and DOS to enable them to write useful computer programs and DOS batch files.
 

Systems used in today’s television industry, both transmitting and receiving. Systems will be studied in block form and the NTSC television waveform will be analyzed in detail. The terminology of television will be introduced to the student and detailed study of video circuits will begin.
 

Methods and procedures necessary to transfer information from one electronic device to another. Knowledge is gained in digital communications, cabling, data transmission languages, modems, networks, error detection and correction, and data security methods. All major networking protocols are studied (Ethernet, ATM, ISDN, token ring) allowing the students to become skilled in many different networking environments. All major network layouts are studied including local area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN) including satellite links and metrolinks (inter-city networks).
 

Basics of telephony. Major emphasis is placed on color coding, private branch exchanges (PBX) and key station units. Basic fault location methods are introduced.
 

Advanced study in the satellite field by exposing them to the developments which have occurred in the satellite industry to this point. Students will study the construction and components of a satellite, stabilization and orbits of a spacecraft, communication systems on board a spacecraft, and requirements of the earth station for control of the satellite.
 

Experience with video and audio distribution equipment and antennae. A modern earth station is used as laboratory. All lab activities are designed to put lecture materials into practice.
 

Audio/visual equipment used to receive satellite signals. Systems and circuits are used to keep signals at commercial broadcast quality. Various types of reception and troubleshooting techniques are presented.
 

Audio/visual equipment used to transmit satellite signals. Signals are received from various sources, simplified to basic bandwidth, and prepared for re-transmission on another medium. The use of high-powered transmitting equipment is presented.
 

Assignments as technicians for a variety of satellite transmission activities, both stationary and mobile. MTI Teleport tasks are performed. All lab activities are designed to put lecture materials into practice.
 

Regulations governing satellite systems, time access, FCC rules and regulations including satellite ownership, G/T ratios, cost and availability of services, OSHA safety guidelines, and FCC monitoring.
 

Work in a position related to the satellite communications industry.