Introduction to ELCM-254 Structured Cabling Updated December 2015  Paul R. Godin

Welcome to the CMPH-254 Structured Cabling Course This presentation includes: Instructor Contact Information SAIT Resources Course Information

Instructor Background Paul Godin Industry Experience: 12 years in Data Communications (manufacturing & distribution environment, primarily in technical sales and management) Instructional Experience: Teaching at SAIT since 1997 Other Learning Experience: Industrial Electronics Instructor Diploma Over 1000 hours of industry training with approx. 100 different manufacturers Over 500 hours of courses taken since joining SAIT C.E.T. certification with ASET

Information provided in class Contact Information SAIT Office: Tel: 403-284-8976 Room: N409D (Burns Building) Email: paul.godin @ sait.ca Personal/Home Office: Information provided in class (Schedule information available on site web page)

Communication You may communicate with me to: Discuss any aspects of the class you wish. Discuss your marks and achievement level. Address any issues, comments or suggestions you may have. To advise me of any absence.

Campus Resources Use the campus resources Tutors and Learning Skills (284-7050) Library & Study rooms Recreation Campus Health (284-8666) SAITSA (Student Association) (284-8036) Counselling services (any type of personal or academic issues) (284-7023) SAITSA (Student Association, can help direct you to anything you need) (284-8036)

School of ICT Contacts Office located N401 (Burns Building) Reception: 403-284-8543 Program Chairs: Brenda Domeij (Semester 1 IT, IT-CS, BXST) Jim Murtagh (ENT, IT-SD) Kevin Demone (IT-TS, IT-NS, Apprentice)

Success and Learning

FOIPP The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is in effect at SAIT. Your privacy is assured. Marks, any other evaluations or personal information are not publicly given out, nor are they provided over the telephone or via email. Discussions between the student and the instructor are kept confidential. In some cases, such as working with a partner, marks may be shared between you and your partner.

Core Competencies & Professionalism 15% Core Competencies & Professionalism 15% of the mark for this course is on professionalism. Industry asked for it to be a gradable component of every course; SAIT prepares students for the workforce. In a structured cabling environment this includes actions in the lab: Safety Facilities care and maintenance Tool & equipment care and use Cooperation & independence Enthusiasm, time management, etc.

Core Competencies in this course The evaluation criteria used in this course (15% of final mark): Time Management (arriving on time, work completed on time, planning time) Interpersonal Skills (communicating & working with others, participation, interaction) Personal Management (quality of work thoroughness, attitude, problem solving, leadership, technology use, etc)

Expectations Expected: Not accepted: Attend (present and on-time) Participate Prepare & Manage Professional Appropriate Technology Use Not accepted: Skipping class, being late for class and late hand-ins Safety discussions happen at the beginning of labs. Miss this and you will be refused entry. Late assessments are not accepted. Missed labs may not be completed due to schedules. Cheating/plagiarism: cheating means you don’t value learning Behavior that would not be accepted in a professional work environment

Attendance SAIT prepares students for the workforce. “The policy of the Board of Governors is to expect student attendance in all aspects of every program.” I will be taking attendance. Attendance in ICT will affect your grade (see Outline): 10% unexcused absences = warning from instructor 20% unexcused absences = warning from Academic Chair, letter grade deduction 30% unexcused absences = meeting with Academic Chair and Fail grade

Attendance is Important (Reasons 1-5) Prepares you for the workforce. Participating in general discussions, sharing opinions and working with others are important practice for the workplace. Instructors will link theory to application in industry. Develops professional habits. Habits include being present all the time and on time. More in-class opportunities to develop analytical and learning skills. In-class instruction. Class activities provide learning opportunities not available elsewhere, and clarifications, missed information & activities are often difficult to obtain. Prepares you for assessments. Instructors give clues to test questions. Increases retention and decreases study time.

Attendance is Important (Reasons 6-10) Participation is part of the evaluation. Not all information needs to be assessed if you are participating in class. For instance, when the instructor describes how to use a piece of equipment. Classmates. An important learning resource, classmates make your experience as a student less stressful. Absences alienates you from them and decreases willingness for others to help. Identify problems. Easier to identify where you may require more study. Stay on schedule. Easier to keep pace with the course. Course success. Absenteeism decreases professionalism marks & significantly decreases the odds for successful course completion.

Attendance Instructors take attendance. If you must miss a class due to circumstances, please email or call in advance. If you miss too many classes, you will need to meet with the program coordinator. It is difficult to make up missed classes, especially missed labs.

Technology Follow the policies and guidelines for laptop and other technology use. Use responsibly. The classroom is considered a professional environment. Don’t let technology be a source of distraction for you or others.

Be a Professional Student Time Management. Manage you time and prioritize your tasks. Attendance. Catching up is often frustrating and time-consuming. More course content is discussed in class than is available in the presentation materials or textbook. Attend every class. Balance. Maintain a balance between study, sleep, and entertainment. Reward. Do what is important first, and reward yourself for accomplishing it afterward. Understand the material. Aim to understand as much of the material as possible and continually maintain your knowledge level. Prepare for the next class. If you have difficulty understanding a concept, seek help immediately.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (1) Reading Textbooks Problem: I couldn’t retain information, had trouble being motivated, some texts put me to sleep Solution: Set smaller goals: Don’t try to read an entire chapter; set a section or a few pages as a goal. Read often: Take frequent but short breaks between reading sessions. Read more during the day. Active reading: After every paragraph paraphrase what you just read and write it in your own words in a notebook. Re-read if you don’t fully understand or use additional textbooks. Active reading makes a big difference. This is how I read textbooks today for those thing I must know.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (2) Time Management Problem: Not enough time to study, too tired to study Solution: Stay at school to study: There are often too many distractions at home. Effective studying means finding a distraction-free, motivating and study-inducing location. Find a place at school. You may also study with classmates. Set priorities: Study is a priority. Do not put it off. Do not start study sessions late in the evening. Set a routine. Read in advance: Knowing even a little about what is to be discussed is a significant help.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (3) Level of Understanding Problem: Trouble understanding some concepts, panic, memorizing took a long time, did not see relevance of some subjects. Solution: Know the basics: Understand concepts at the beginning of a course as everything builds on these concepts. Seek help immediately: Maintain a high knowledge level & keep up. Formulas: Don’t memorize formulas. Understand the concepts behind the formulas. Study in advance: Do not wait for a test to prompt learning. Studying for a test should be a review. Relevance: Trust the instructors. Your class time is very valuable and limited therefore the content is important and relevant.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (4) Other Know the school: Become part of the school culture, participate in events. Resources: Take advantage of the available resources such as tutoring and free use of facilities. Classmates: Get to know your classmates and those in advanced semesters. Technology: Practice technology and communication black-outs when studying. Turn off the phone and do not use distracting apps on the computer.

Learning Assessments Personal Journal & Notes Instructor Presentations & Discussions Textbook & other written sources Managed Time Classmates Lab Activities On-line Videos & Tools Tutors & other academic help Experiences Life Balance (eat, sleep, play, work) Classroom Activities

Instructor Role I help prepare people for a career in a technical field. I don’t make people learn. I am a: Coach Pace-Setter Model Manager Evaluator Clarifier Guide Ultimately it is the student’s personal responsibility to learn and manage their personal learning.

Learning Resources Textbook (Hard copy or ebook) Web site Presentations (ppt) Labs (doc) Various Files Other Web Resources (may include D2L) Lab Modules (printed) Basic Lab kits and parts provided in lab Instructor Presentations Specialized software as needed Open lab periods

ELCM-254 Structured Cabling

Course Objectives Topics related to copper and fiber optic media used for voice, data and video communications. Technical aspects of wire & cable, connectors Provide a foundation for all usage Standards Installation including connectorization and splicing Planning Testing and troubleshooting Maintenance Safety

Course Structure Theory Discussion Approximately 10 labs plus projects Based on course outline Approximately 10 labs plus projects Must achieve a passing grade in the technical component (out of 85) to pass the course.

Assessments Quizzes Assignments Labs and Project Exam

Resources Textbook: Guide to Network Cabling Fundamentals by Beth Verity This textbook has become dated & not been updated in some time Instructor PowerPoint presentations Internet Labs

Lab Expectations

SAIT Lab Expectations (1) Safety: Always safety-conscious.  Utilize tools in an approved, safe manner.  Utilize Personal Protection Devices where needed. Preparation: Complete any pre-lab preparation if required.  Ready to start and complete scheduled lab exercises. Be prepared to learn. Quality of Time: Be organized and manage time. Apply efforts to getting the job done effectively and quickly. Initiative: Able to work without direction or supervision. Productive.

SAIT Lab Expectations (2) Use of Theory and Application: Correlate theory and practice and apply proper techniques to complete the exercises.  Apply persistent effort to overcome difficulties. Attitude: Conscientious, mature, safe.  Willing to carry out assignments and instructions. Willing to learn. Able to effectively work with others. Demonstrate competency.  Reliability: Punctual and regular attendance. Housekeeping: Return all instruments, tools and components to their proper location.  Clean and return the work area to a proper state. 

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