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Communication Systems Engineering Technologies
The Communication Systems Engineering Technologies program prepares students
for employment as technicians in many areas of electronic communications
(digital, broadband, analog, microwave, wireless, etc.). Graduates find
employment opportunities in various geographic locations. Communication
systems engineering technicians apply their knowledge of electronics, science,
and math by assisting engineers, performing tests on equipment, working
in field service or maintaining sophisticated electronic systems to include:
data transport systems, radio and video systems, industrial controls, T1
and DSL equipment, and residential/commercial telephone equipment.
The program begins with electronic fundamentals and moves to advanced electronic
systems. Subjects covered include the circuitry used in today’s
communication systems, solid state and digital components, and other technology.
Students will be trained on a wide range of equipment currently used in
the communications industry. Some of the equipment on which students will
receive hands-on training includes: central office switch programming
and maintenance, T1 and DSL test equipment, signal strength and reflection
test equipment, network components and routers, computer and data communications
equipment, and video imaging and distribution systems. The student will
also learn the skills necessary to install and maintain residential and
commercial telephone equipment. With this knowledge and experience, graduates
are employed with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious
communication companies. Jobs range from opportunities with local telephone
companies to national industries dependent on communication technology
infrastructures. The career opportunities for graduates are as varied
as the ways communication systems are utilized.
Award: AAS Degree
Course Descriptions
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First Semester |
Semester Credits |
| EC |
111 |
Electronics Theory I |
4 |
| EC |
121 |
DC/AC Circuit |
4 |
| EC |
151 |
Electronics Laboratory I |
3 |
| EC |
161 |
Electronics Mathematics |
2 |
| CIS |
105 |
Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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AAS 19 |
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Second Semester |
Semester Credits |
| EC |
117 |
Electronics Theory II |
4 |
| EC |
127 |
Solid State |
3 |
| EC |
137 |
Digital |
2 |
| EC |
157 |
Electronics Laboratory II |
3 |
| ENGL |
201 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| PSYCH |
101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
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AAS 18 |
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Third Semester |
Semester Credits |
| EC |
211 |
Wireless Communications I |
4 |
| EC |
221 |
Television Technology I |
2 |
| EC |
234 |
Intro to Data Transmission |
3 |
| EC |
241 |
Fundamentals of Telephony/CPE |
3 |
| EC |
245 |
Fiber Optics |
1 |
| EC |
251 |
Electronics Lab III |
3 |
| ENGL |
202 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
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AAS 19 |
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Fourth Semester |
Semester Credits |
| EC |
217 |
Wireless Communications II |
3 |
| EC |
248 |
Central Office Equipment |
3 |
| EC |
249 |
Telephone Outside Plant |
3 |
| EC |
257 |
Electronics Lab IV |
4 |
| MATH |
101 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
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AAS 16 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 72
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