Telecommunications Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
An Electronics Technology Area of Study
Application Code 25
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.
The future is in communications and predominantly in telecommunications. This area of study will provide grassroots training to develop qualified technicians, supervisors, and trainers in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern communication networks incorporating fiber optics, cellular, microwave, and satellite systems. Hands-on skills will be emphasized to enable students to face real-world situations which will prepare them for entering industry. Students planning to transfer to a four-year technical institution should contact that institution to check transferable courses. This curriculum prepares students to sit for the A+ certification and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification exams.
General Education Core
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
Social Sciences
Science
| PHYS-101 | Technical Physical Science | 4 credits |
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
Required Courses Related to Major
Required Courses
| CMSY-105 | Personal Computer Systems Repair I | 3 |
| CMSY-106 | Personal Computer Systems Repair II | 3 |
| CMSY-219 | Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| CSCO-281 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSCO-282 | Routing Protocols and Concepts | 3 |
| CSCO-283 | LAN Switching and Wireless Network | 3 credits |
| CSCO-284 | Accessing the WAN | 3 credits |
| ELEC-107 | Introduction to Electronic Circuits | 4 credits |
| ELEC-117 | Linear Electronics | 4 credits |
| ELEC-140 | Network Cabling Systems | 3 credits |
| ELEC-213 | Digital Circuits | 4 credits |
| TELE-100 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 3 |
| WCOM-110 | RF/Wireless Fundamentals | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 62-66