TDC 565 Voice and Data Integration
Summary
COURSE ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE FOR THE SHORT 5 WEEK SCHEDULE
The content includes:
Identify the common network principals used in telecommunications, computer and PC networks.
Review voice network fundamentals and networks
Review data network fundamentals and networks
Explore 1st, 2nd & 3rd Generation Wireless network fundamentals
Explore the impacts of voice on data networks and data on voice networks
Discuss the theory and application of Integrating voice and data technology
Study a practical voice and data integration application
Texts
Voice and Data Interworking second edition, Gil Held; Publisher McGraw Hill
Grading
92 - 100 A
90 - 91 A-
88 - 89 B+
82 - 87 B
80 - 81 B-
78 - 79 C+
72 - 77 C
70 - 71 C-
68 - 69 D+
62 - 67 D
60 - 61 D-
0 - 59 F
Course Work and Assignments
The following are the required assignments to be submitted by all students.
Media Reviews 30%
Five 1-page media article reviews (6% each) must be submitted by each student. Each media review
will provide summary and reflection on one current news article about voice and data integration found in a news periodical or web
site. Late reviews will not be accepted.
Technical Paper10%
Presentation 30%
Each student will deliver a 7-10 minute oral presentation about a topic of personal interest in communications networks and/or voice and data integration. The oral report will be supported by a paper outline or 1 page summary of the presentation. If you work in telecom or data please speak about what you and your company do. If you or your organization have experience with voice and data integration, please share it.
Final Exam 30%
Reading assignments
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2- IP and Related Protocols
Chapter 3-Frame Relay
Chapter 4- Understanding Voice
Chapter 5 Telephone Operations
Midterm Examination
Chapter 6-Voice over IP Netrworks
Chapter 7-Voice over Frame Relay
Chapter 8- Management Issues
Advanced Topics
Wrap up, papers and discussion Final Review
Final Exam
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