Certificate Telecommunications Specialist

Telecommunications Technology:

voice: 1.800.852.8784 ext. 4843
fax: 956.364.5178

Department Chair:

Juan Villarreal
voice: 956.364.4843
fax: 956.364.5178
Email: Telecommunications Technology

Mailing Address:

Telecommunications Technology
TSTC Harlingen
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550

Location:

The Telecommunications Techonlogy Program is located in Building M need info call 956-364-4843

Office Hours:

M - F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat., Sun.: Closed

Telecomunication Specialist Certificate

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."


Certificate of Completion - 2008				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
	PSYT	1313	Frame works for Learning: Psychology of Personal Adjustment A first year college success course that concentrates on the development of personal, social, educational, and career/work adjustment knowledge and skills. A focus of the course will be on the knowledge and application of critical thinking and learning strategies integrated with computer literacy components to produce an electronic portfolio. Students will become familiar with basic computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, e-mail, and utilization of the internet.	2	2	64	3
	TECM	1303	Technical Mathematics † AA review of basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries will be covered.	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			9	10	304	12
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
	POFT	1301	Business English † Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.	2	3	80	3
	Total Hours			10	17	432	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	Convergent 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

Grand Totals				29	47	1216	42

Notes
°Capstone course †High School articulated course ‡ Course with external learning experience ** EECT 1380 or EECT (Co-op) may be taken in place of the capstone course IEIR 1302 may be taken in place of CETT 1303 MATH 1314 may be taken in place of TECM 1303 * ENGL 1301† may be taken in place of POFT 1301 *IEIR 1304 may be take in place of CETT 1305