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Telecommunications Technology

Driven by a demand for instantly accessible information, the telecommunications industry is profoundly transforming the world. Voice, data and video communications across a worldwide network are creating opportunities that did not exist a decade ago. Preparing a workforce to compete in this global marketplace is today’s major challenge for the telecommunications industry.

The Telecommunications Technology program is designed to prepare students for the communications industry through educational training in the installation, operation and maintenance of communications systems using the full range of communication transport systems. The technologies include underground, above ground, cellular, fiber-optics, microwave systems, computer networks and satellites for communicating information.

Admissions Requirements

Students must complete the admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information."

In this program, students will learn how to:

• Design and install telecommunications equipment network to meet customer needs.

• Troubleshoot to solve real and potential telecommunications network problems.

• Repair telecommunications network cabling and equipment.

• Maintain Telco, CATV, and customer premise telecommunications network infrastructure.


Associate of Applied Science Degree - 2011				Lec	Lab	Cont	Credit
Semester 1
	CETT	1303	DC Circuits † A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	1303	Introduction to Telecommunications † An overview of the telecommunications industry. Topics include the history of the telecommunications industry, terminology, rules and regulations, and industry standards and protocols.	2	4	96	3
	ENGL	1301	Composition I † Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in READ 0200 and WRIT 0200 or English placement test equivalent.	3	0	48	3
	MATH	1314	College Algebra † * Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DMTH 0200 or Math placement test equivalent.	3	0	48	3
	HRPO	1311	Human Relations † Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			13	8	336	15
Semester 2
	CETT	1305	AC Circuits † * A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. Prerequisite: CETT 1303 or IEIR 1302.	2	4	96	3
	CETT	1325	Digital Fundamentals An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combinational logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits. Prerequisite: CETT 1303.	2	4	96	3
	CSIR	1303	Telecommunications Systems Installer This course reviews fundamentals of telecommunications media, including terminology, rules and regulations, safety procedures, industry standards and protocols, installation, connectorization, maintenance, and troubleshooting. General principles of customer service within a technical environment are also studied. The competencies acquired are summarized in a comprehensive project covering network, telephone and coaxial wiring, fiber optics cables, satellite television systems, structural wiring, and "smart house" concepts.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	1300	Technical Customer Service General principles of customer service within a technical environment. Topics include internal/external customer relationships, time-management, best practices, and verbal and non-verbal communications skills.	2	2	64	3
			Humanities/Fine Arts Elective †	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			11	14	400	15
Semester 3
	CSIR	1359	Digital Data Communication Introduction to the theory and troubleshooting skills needed in the digital data communication field.	2	4	96	3
	CSIR	1391	Special Topics: Communications System Installer & Repairer Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.	2	4	96	3
	CSIR	2351	Fiber Optic Communication System Installation & Repair Focus on installation, and repair of fiber optic communication systems including networks and peripherals. Topics include fiber optic technology; state-of-the-art networking systems; installation/repair of fiber optic systems; testing equipment.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	1307	Convergence Technologies A study of telecommunications convergent technologies including telephone, LAN, WAN, wireless, voice, video, and internet protocol.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	1342	Telecommunications Outside Plant A study of outside plant facilities with emphasis on cabling layout design, splicing, bonding, grounding and facility protection systems. Safety practices and procedures are included.	2	4	96	3
	Total Hours			10	20	480	15
Semester 4
	CSIR	1355	Industry Certifications Preparation for the certifications required by industry.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	2337	Wireless Telephony Systems Principles of wireless/cellular telephony systems to include call processing, hand-off, site analysis, antenna radiation patterns, commonly used test/maintenance equipment and access protocol.	2	4	96	3
			Speech Elective †	3	0	48	3
			Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective †	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			10	8	288	12
Semester 5
	CSIR	2350	Telecommunications Maintenance Focus on technical knowledge/skills related to assembly installation operation, maintenance and repair of one and two way communications equipment/systems, including television cable systems, mobile and stationary communication devices. Topics include diagnostics, use of test equipment, and principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to repair.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	1344	Telecommunications Broadband Systems A survey of telecommunications broadband transmissions systems including protocols, testing, applications and safety practices.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	2330	Telecommunications Switching The operation of telecommunications switching equipment and related software. Topics include installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: EECT 1303.	2	4	96	3
	EECT	2435	Telecommunications ° ** A study of modern telecommunications systems incorporating microwave, satellite, optical, and wire/cable-based communications systems. Instruction in installation, testing, and maintenance of communications systems components.	2	4	96	4
	Total Hours			8	16	384	13

Grand Totals				52	66	1888	70

Notes
º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience *EECT 2680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of the capstone course CETT 1303 or IEIR 1302 * MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 * CETT 1305 or IEIR 1304

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