The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. the non-profit professional society of fiber optics And Lennie Lightwave Present Basic Fiber Optics - A Fiber University Self-Study Program

Lesson Plan. Basic Fiber Optics

Level: Technician, CFOT

What You Will Learn In This Basic Self-Study Program: What is fiber optics? How is it used in communications? How does a fiber optic link transmit signals? What components are used in fiber optic cable plants? How are fiber optic cables spliced and terminated? How does one test a fiber optic cable plant or network? What is involved in designing a fiber optic network? How are fiber optic cable plants installed? This lesson plan is designed to familiarize anyone just starting in fiber optics with the technology and processes involved in installation and improve the knowledge of the individual with some training and/or experience, such as FOA CFOTs. It is strictly focused on the practical aspects of fiber optics, not intended to try to teach the theory, just the things one needs to design, install, test and use fiber optic networks. We also try to explain the variety of the components and technological approaches used and how to choose among them. One of the most important points of this program is to include the latest technology. Too many courses teach obsolete theory and practice, out of obsolete textbooks! This course is intended to be kept up to date and will teach differences between applications (telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's environment. Many courses are criticized because they are too specific or prejudiced to one application, technology or manufacturer. We will explore the spectrum with you and tell you where to go to find out more. This program has been developed as a cooperative effort of many volunteers from the FOA. If you have comments or suggestions on how to improve it, please contact us at info@thefoa.org. How This Self-Study Program Works: This Fiber U self-study program will divide the basics of fiber optics into a number of smaller topics. Each topic will have a brief introduction to the subject, telling you what you should learn from that lesson, and will then link you to several pages on the FOA Online Reference Guide to Fiber Optics or Chapters or Sections in the FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics printed book for you to study. Most of the pages will have online quizzes for you to test your comprehension, as will each chapter in the textbook. For each section, you should take the quiz and check your answers, returning to the study materials to find out why you missed any questions. When you finish all lessons, you will be well-versed in the basics of fiber optics and ready for more! Learning More and Developing Skills If you are just getting started, you should consider attending an FOA-Approved school where you will be trained in hands-on labs to develop the skills needed to be successful in fiber optics. Reference Materials: You can take this Fiber U Online course using either of these online or printed reference materials. FOA Online Reference Guide to Fiber Optics   FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics textbook  Let's get started! Lesson Plan: Read the materials linked on each lesson plan and take the quiz. Lesson 1: Introduction, The Basic Overview, Standards, Safety   Lesson 2: Fiber Optic Jargon - The Language of Fiber Optics      Lesson 3: Fiber Optic Communications    Lesson 4: Fiber Optic Transmission Systems and Components    Lesson 5: Optical Fiber     Lesson 6: Fiber Optic Cables   Lesson 7: Termination and Splicing   Lesson 8: Fiber Optic Testing   Lesson 9: Fiber Optic Network Design   Lesson 10: Fiber Optic Network Installation

 

Table of Contents: The FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optics (C)1999-2010, The Fiber Optic Association, Inc.