Datacomm 1: Introduction

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605170-1 - Datacomm 1: Introduction
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-605-170 DATACOMM 1: INTRODUCTION ...introduction to fundamental communication concepts, including physical transmission media, data rate, frequency, bandwidth, sampling, quantization, modulation techniques, multiplexing, and more. (Prerequisite: 10-660-103, Digital 3: Registers)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Use digital communication laboratory equipment
  2. Create an analog communication signal
  3. Generate pulse code modulated signals containing analog intelligence
  4. Create a time-division multiplexed pulse train that contains two analog intelligence information channels
  5. Generate digitally modulated carrier signals to transport digital data
  6. Troubleshoot pulse code modulated signals to identify defective circuits
  7. Examine concepts on eye patterns
  8. Explain digital communications concepts

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECTECH 10605170-1 - Datacomm 1: Introduction
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Combination of in-person lectures and lab work and online learning materials.

·         Lab Activities: Complete hands-on labs in ET129 during posted open lab times.

·         Online Materials: Access anywhere with internet access.

·         Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 30 hours to complete the course.

·         Preparation: Review online materials and talk to an instructor in ET129 before starting lab work.

·         Questions: Reach out to the instructor through Canvas.

·         Lab Hours: ET129 is open for limited hours during summer; check with your instructor.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all college closure dates.

 

This course may require specific safety equipment and/or the purchase of parts kits.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/20/2026 - 9/17/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
8/20/2026 - 9/17/2026 Thursday
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room ET217

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