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Datacomm 1: Introduction

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605170-3 - 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 10605170-3 - Datacomm 1: Introduction
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2
Estimated Cost:
$175.10 *

Class Notes

1. This class is taught through a combination of in-person lab work and online learning materials. Students will complete the hands-on lab activities in the ET129 lab space during the posted open lab times. The remaining learning materials can be accessed anywhere using internet. Plan on spending approximately 30 hours to complete this course. Before beginning lab work in this class, please review the online course materials and talk to an instructor in ET129. For questions on coursework, please reach out to the instructor of the class through Canvas.

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Tech Hall Lab, Room ET129, is open Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fridays 8am-3pm; Saturdays 8am-1pm.  The Lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

3. This course may require purchase of a parts kit in ET129.  Please reference the class syllabus for details.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost