Associate of Applied Science Degree in Telecommunication Technology
Program Description
Maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying Telecommunication equipment and systems is the base for a career as a technician in this high-tech field. Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The computer and information technologies are driving the need for more telecommunications services. This increase in services also drives the need for more qualified technicians. The academic course work, technical skills training and practical experience available in this program prepare the student for positions within the industry. Training on and with the state of the art computer aided instruction system at COM-FSM will provide the technical edge needed in today’s telecommunications industry. Embedded within the program are three separate exit points, Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate in Telecommunication Engineering and the Associate of Applied Science in Telecommunication Technology.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon program completion the successful graduate will be able to competently perform the following skills:
1. Practice safety and occupational health procedures in the work place.
2. Use electronics tools and test equipment competently.
3. Interpret schematic diagrams and waveforms.
4. Build electronics projects to a given specification.
5. Practice a career in the Telecom industry.
6. Troubleshoot microwave, fiber optic and telephone systems.
Programs Requirements
Preparatory Courses (by placement)
General Education Requirement - 22 credits
EN 123 Technical Communication (3)
MS 104 Technical Math I (4)
MS 106 Technical Math II (4)
CA 100 Computer Literacy (3)
Any Science with LAB (4)
Humanities (3)
Exercise Sport Science (1)
Technical Requirements - 45 credits
VSP 121 Industrial Safety Electrical/Electronic (1.5)
VEE 100 Soldering and Mechanical Termination Techniques (1.5)
VEM 110 Workshop Fabrication (3)
VEE 103 Electronic Fundamentals (3)
VEE 104 Electronic Fundamentals II (4)
VEE 110 Discrete Devices I (3)
VEE 125 Electronic Circuits (3)
VEE 135 Digital Electronics I (3)
VEE 230 Radio Communications (3)
VEE 235 Digital Electronics II (3)
VEE 240 Signal Processing
VTE 260 Microwave (3)
VTE 261 Fiber Optics Installation (3) or VTE 265 Fiber Optics (3)
VTE 270 Telecommunication System (3)
VTE 280 Telephone System (3)
Technical Elective - 2-3 credits
VEE 250 Cooperative Education Program (2)
VTE 281 Cellular Phone Repair (3)
VEE 266 Rotating Machinery (3)
(* Any technical courses approved by instructor)
AAS Degree Electronic Technology - 67 credits
Suggested Schedule
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| MS 104 | Technical Math I | 4 |
| CA 100 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| VSP 121 | Industrial Safety Electrical/Electronic | 1.5 |
| VEE 100 | Soldering and Mechanical Termination Techniques | 1.5 |
| LAB | Science with Lab | 4 |
| VEE 103 | Electronic Fundamentals I | 3 |
| Total= | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| MS 106 | Technical Math II | 4 |
| VEE 104 | Electronic Fundamentals II | 4 |
| VEE 110 | Discrete Devices I | 3 |
| VEM 110 | Workshop Fabrications | 3 |
| VEE 125 | Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| Total= | 17 |
Summer Session
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| VEE 135 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| Total= | 3 |
Exit 1: Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Engineering Technology
Total Requirement: 37 credits
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| EN 123 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| VEE 230 | Radio Communications | 3 |
| VEE 240 | Signal Processing | 3 |
| VEE 135 | Digital Electronics II | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 2-3 | |
| Total= | 14-15 |
Exit 2: Advanced Certificate in Telecommunication Technology
Total Requirement: 51-52 credits
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| VTE 260 | Microwave | 3 |
| VTE 265 | Fiber Optics | 3 |
| VTE 270 | Telecommunications Systems | 3 |
| VTE 280 | Telephone Systems | 3 |
| ESS | Exercise Sport Science | 1 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Total= | 16 |
Exit 3: Associate of Applied Science in Telecommunication Technology
Graduation Requirements: 67-68 credits
