College of Applied Science & Technology 159 NTM 3710 - Switching and Transmission Network Systems Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course covers management of switching and transport systems and their technologies from industry carrier systems to private business networks. Also included are cellular/ mobile/fixed wireless technologies including network elements, routing, packet delivery, handoff technology, and the evolution of generations of wireless technologies and systems. Prerequisite: NTM 2300. Co-Requisite: NTM 3715. NTM 3715 - Transmission Network Applications Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Hands-on labs working with TDM lines and trunks, transport, IP routing, and SIP. Applications will be run on live LAN/ WAN networks. Also, the course includes discussion of new technologies. Prerequisite: NTM 2300. Co-Requisite: NTM 3710. NTM 3720 - Advanced Transport Media Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An examination of the growing wireless technologies, fiber optics, their roles within the telecommunications data and media industries and to introduce associated fiber optic technical skills. Prerequisite: NTM 3710 and NTM 1300. NTM 3730 - Cyber Policy and Ethics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Explores how the structural, competitive, economic, environmental, and ethical forces affect the continuing transformation of the telecommunications industry both domestically and internationally. Discussion of the impact of contemporary issues on the provider and the consumer of telecommunications services including the legal and ethical requirements and ramifications of electronic privacy. Prerequisite: NTM 3710 and NTM 1300. NTM 4700 - Data and Voice Network Design Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] As a capstone course, students will design data and voice networks using industry metrics and rationale. Architecture, technologies, and standards associated with the design and management of modern data and voice networks will be covered. Prerequisite: NTM 3710, CS 2130. NTM 4760 - Network/Telecommunications Internship Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Must be completed senior year in a network/ telecommunications environment with company placement and objectives approved by the department. Prerequisite: NTM 4700 and NTM 4710 . Simultaneous enrollment in NTM 4790 is required. NTM 4790 - Network/Telecommunications Senior Project Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Capstone project applying the principles of network/ telecommunications to the development of a network/ telecommunications system within a company. Prerequisite: NTM 4700 and NTM 4710 Simultaneous enrollment in NTM 4760 is required. NTM 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. NTM 4860 - Business/Multimedia Technologies Internship Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Student works in a business/multimedia technologies environment. The student fulfills at least four objectives and a major capstone project that has been approved by a business/ organization supervisor and a faculty advisor. Must have Senior standing or approval of instructor. NTM 4890 - Multimedia Projects and Web Portfolio Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This project-based course allows the students to use multimedia technology to develop advanced multimedia projects. Students will also create a web portfolio that features their work. Prerequisite: NTM 2532, NTM 2533, NTM 2534, and NTM 3634. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog