Fiber Optic Splicing and Connector Module

The Fiber Optic Connector and Splicing Module is a supplemental curriculum from Industrial Fiber Optics. It is written and designed to augment our best industry selling Fiber Optic Demonstration System training product. This new module is an ideal hands-on training curriculum for industrial technology and vocational education studies in two of the most sought-after industry technical skills today-splicing a fiber optic cable and doing field installations of fiber optic connectors. Although this module was written as a supplemental curriculum for the Fiber Optic Demonstration System, it also can be used as a stand-alone instructional package. The module is fully compatible with both the plastic and glass versions of the Fiber Optic Demonstration System. (In addition, this module is also compatible with a product manufactured for Scientific Laser Connection, which it referred to as "Module 2".) Features: Comprehensive and challenging activities Complete self-contained curricula. Color-coded activity tabs Low cost per student Uses safe, large-core plastic fiber Full-color student manual and instructor guide w/answer sheets Step by step instructions Many graphic illustrations add clarity to instructions Removable and photocopyable sheets in the Instructor's Manual Stand-alone curriculum capability Module activities: Equipment and Component Familiarization Methods for Installing a Fiber Connector Methods for Splicing Fiber Cable Each activity includes: advance reading assignments, actual hands-on, step-by-step procedures for assembling components, then testing them for degree of technical performance; discussions of applicability to real-world environments such as communications systems put the procedures in industry perspective; assessment of the strengths and shortcomings of various components as system requirements change; worksheets/quizzes that test students' knowledge as well as their ability to apply that knowledge to conceptual situations; and homework assignments using Internet or library resources.