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Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Communications and Fiber Optics Emphasis (EF)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
(Effective Fall 2006)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
This major is designed to prepare women and men for a variety of career opportunities in the area of electronic communications and systems. A core of fundamental courses and laboratory experiences equip students with basic knowledge of electronic circuits and devices, digital/microprocessor systems, computers and networks, and programming/software tools. This curriculum is complemented by a series of courses and laboratory experiences in analog and digital communication systems, along with fiber optic and microwave systems, providing skills that will enhance employment opportunities in the communications industry.
Career Opportunities: Communications-specific positions, such as: Fiber Network Field Technician; Electro-Optic Technician; Headend Technician; Cellular/Microwave Technician.
Remediation Strategies: Students testing below MTH 005 are not permitted to take Electronics (EET) courses until MTH 004 has been successfully completed. Students testing deficient in three areas (mathematics, English, reading) are not permitted to take Electronics courses until remediation has been completed in all three areas. Students testing deficient in English and/or reading are required to remediate these areas during their first semester. Students testing into MTH 005 or MTH 006 will be permitted to take first semester Electronics courses. Students need to be in MTH 180 or above in their second semester; otherwise, students will need instructor permission to continue into a second semester Electronics course.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- apply principles of circuit design and analysis of analog, digital, microprocessor-based and networked systems.
- use appropriate interpersonal, verbal and written communications and information literacy skills to work independently and cooperatively within an organization to promote the goals and objectives of a team, division or company.
- demonstrate a cooperative and responsible attitude in the workplace that reflects cultural diversity and ethical behavior in modern society.
- utilize information literacy and technology resources in continuous independent learning throughout their career.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EET114 | Introduction to Digital Electronics | 3 | |
| EET115 | Digital Circuits Applications | 1 | |
| EET116 | Electronic Circuits and Devices I | 5 | |
| EET118 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 3 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| EET154 | Introduction to Microprocessors | 3 | |
| EET155 | Microprocessor Applications I | 1 | |
| EET156 | Electronic Circuits and Devices II | 5 | |
| EET158 | Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MTH182 | College Algebra and Trigonometry II | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| EET209 | Systems Troubleshooting Applications | 1 | |
| EET220 | Cisco Systems I | 3 | |
| or | |||
| EET230 | Laser Optic Devices & Systems I | 3 | |
| EET221 | Cisco Systems Applications I | 1 | |
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| EET231 | Laser Optic Devices & Systems Applications | 1 | |
| EET280 | Analog Communications | 3 | |
| EET281 | Analog Communications Lab | 1 | |
| EET282 | Digital Communications | 3 | |
| EET283 | Digital Communication Lab | 1 | |
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | |
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| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| EET284 | Microwave Communications | 3 | |
| EET285 | Microwave Communications Lab | 1 | |
| EET286 | Optical Communications | 3 | |
| EET287 | Optical Communications Lab | 1 | |
| EET204 | Network Installation and Maintenance | 3 | |
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| EET222 | Cisco Systems II | 3 | |
| EET205 | Network Maintenance Laboratory | 1 | |
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| EET223 | Cisco Systems Applications II | 1 | |
| SCI | Science Elective | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
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| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
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| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
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| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
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| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
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| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||