Fall 
2010 
College 
Catalog 
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the 
Telecommunications 
Certificate. 



Telecommunications 


Degree Awarded: Certificate 

Recommended Course Sequence 
First Semester Credits 

ENG 160 Technical Writing Module 1.5 
MAT 107 Technical Math 1 3 
EET 101 Electric Circuits 4 
EET 110 Computer Applications & 

Graphics 3 

Second Semester 

EET 106 Telecommunications 1 4 
EET 104 Digital Electronics 1 4 


Third Semester 

ENG 161 Technical Writing Module 1.5 
EET 107 Telecommunications 2 4 
EET 206 Telecommunications 3 4 


Total Credits: 29 

Program Description 

The Electrical Technology Telecommunications 
certificate will prepare students to succeed in a variety of 
areas in the field of Telecommunications. The course 
curriculum provides the students with the basics of DC and 
AC electrical circuits. They will build and test digital, 
electronic and telecommunications circuits. Students 
research, build and present a wireless communications 
project. Most courses in the program are a combination of 
lecture and lab. The lecture covers the theoretical aspect of 
the curriculum, while the lab provides hands-on experience, 
as well as reinforcing the concepts. A new state-of-the-art 
telecommunications lab, coupled with courses teaching 
current technology will provide students with a well 
rounded education and a competitive edge in the job 
market. 

Admission Criteria 

Admission to this program requires that students be high 
school graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas 
(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, they 
may be eligible for admission to the College's 24 Credit 
Hour Program. If students are home schooled, they may be 
eligible for admission. 

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Telecommunications 


Degree Awarded: Certificate 

Student Learning Outcomes 

1. Develop logical techniques for designing, implementing and 
maintaining advanced telecommunications and electronic 
systems. 
2. Design and troubleshoot telecommunication and electronic 
systems 
3. Develop techniques to reason new concepts 
4. Develop methods to maintain currency in technology fields 
5. Utilize mathematics and computer software as the basic tools 
for the design and analysis of complex telecommunications and 
electronic systems. 
6. Develop the ability to communicate effectively both in written 
and oral form. 
7. Promote and develop teamwork and team building as an 
effective tool for increased productivity. 
8. Mimic and develop standards workplace competencies. 
Students will have diverse 
opportunities in the field of 
telecommunications. 
Career Opportunities 
The courses taken in the 
certificate program can be 
applied to the SUNY Orange 
Electrical Technology AAS 
Program. 
Transfer Opportunities 
Admissions Office 
(845) 341-4030 
Fern Steane, Chair 
(845) 341-4523 
fern.steane@sunyorange.edu 
Contact Information 
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