State Board Approval Date:

December 6, 2007

Implementation Date:

Spring 2008

Last Updated:

11/19/08

Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

TEN3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

TEN3-02-04

Program Numbering

TEN3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

TEN3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: TEN3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program are:

 

a.     Attainment of 16 years of age;

b.    documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.     achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d.    completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

 

a.     regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.    proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: TEN3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program are:

 

a.     attainment of 16 years of age;

b.    documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.     achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

d.    completion of application and related procedures.

All Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Program Structure

Standard Number: TEN3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of TEN3 and a Program CIP Code of 470302 are applied to the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program.

 

The Telecommunications Engineering Technology Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:

 

 

 

Specialization Title

Specialization Major Code

Specialization CIP Code

Telecommunications Professional

TLP3

470103

CISCO-CCNA

CSC3

110901

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code TEN3 and Program CIP Code 470302 to the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

 

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

 

 

Standard Number: TEN3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code TEN3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of TEN3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree

Program Description

The Telecommunications Engineering Technology Degree program prepares students to enter the rapidly expanding field of telecommunications. Emphasis is placed on marketable skills in designing, building and maintaining Converged Networks, preparing students to operate, test, install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a wide variety of data ad telecommunications devices and systems for voice, data, and video transmission. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Telecommunications Engineering Technology.

 

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 1101

Composition and Rhetoric

[P] Degree program admission level language competency or ENG 098 and RDG 098

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 1102

Literature and Composition

[P] ENG 1101 with a “C” or better

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1111

College Algebra

[P] Minimum ASSET score of 42 or completion of MAT 0099 with a minimum exit ASSET score of 42 or COMPASS equivalent

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1113

Pre-Calculus

[P] MAT 1111 with a “C” or better

5

0

0

5

5

PHY 1111

Mechanics

[P] MAT 1111 or MAT 1113

5

0

0

5

5

HUM 1101

Introduction to Humanities

[P] ENG 1101 with a “C” or better

5

0

0

5

5

ECO 1101

Principles of Economics

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

                                             OR

PSY 1101

Introductory Psychology

[P] Program admission

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

                                             OR

SOC 1101

Introduction to Sociology

[P] Program admission

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

35

0

0

35

35

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

[P] Advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

EET 101

DC Circuit Analysis

[P] MAT 191

4

0

3

7

5

EET 102

AC Circuit Analysis I

[P] EET 101, MAT 194, ENG 191

4

0

3

7

5

EET 103

AC Circuit Analysis II

[P] EET 102, MAT 195

4

0

3

7

5

EET 191

Computer Programming Fundamentals

[P] Program admission

3

0

6

9

5

EET 225

Digital Technology

[P] EET 102

4

0

3

7

5

ENG 195

Technical Communications

[P] ENG 191 with a C or better

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1131

Differential Calculus

[P] MAT 1113 with a C or better

5

0

0

5

5

TEL 110

Network Transmission Concepts

[P] Provisional admission

3

2

0

5

4

TEL 111

Data Communications

[C] TEL 110

4

0

6

10

6

TEL 210

Introduction to Telecommunications

[P] Program admission

4

0

0

4

4

TEL 213

Telecommunication Project

[P] TEL 116, CIS 276

[C] TEL 212, CIS 277

0

0

3

3

1

TEL 214

Telecommunications Internship

[P] TEL 212, CIS 277

0

0

24

24

8

Minimum Required Hours:

44

6

51

101

64

 

And completion of one of the following specializations:

 

Telecommunications Professional

 

Course
Code

Specialization Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

TEL 116

Fiber Optic Transmission Systems

[P] Advisor approval

4

0

6

10

6

TEL 212

Telecommunications Networks Installation and Programming

[P] TEL 111, TEL 116

3

2

6

11

6

XXX xxx

Occupational Elective(s)

0+

0+

0+

3+

3

Minimum Required Hours:

7+

2+

12+

24+

15

 

OR

 

CISCO-CCNA

 

Course
Code

Specialization Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

[P] Advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2322

Introduction to WANS and Routing

[P] CIS 2321

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 276

Advanced Routers and Switches

[P] CIS 2322

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 277

WAN Design

[P] CIS 276

4

4

0

8

6

TEL 116

Fiber Optic Transmission Systems

[P] Advisor approval

4

0

6

10

6

Minimum Required Hours:

20

16

6

42

30

 

 

Course
Code

Electives Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 1114

Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

[P] CIS 2322 or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

TEL 165

Introduction to Wireless Telephony

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

3

5

3

TEL 209

Voice Over IP Fundamentals

[P] Advisor approval

4

0

0

4

4

Minimum Required Hours:

2+

0+

0+

4+

3+

Program Final Exit Point

Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree

 

112 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Telecommuncations Engineering Technology, Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

     

Appendix B

General Information

Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter


 

 

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1111

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

HUM191

Introduction of Humanities

5

0

0

5

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

15

0

0

15

15

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1113

Pre-Calculus

5

0

0

5

5

EET 101

DC Circuit Analysis

4

0

3

7

5

TEL 210

Introduction to Telecommunications

4

0

0

4

4

 

Total

18

0

3

21

19

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

PHY 191

Mechanics

5

0

0

5

5

EET 102

AC Circuit Analysis

4

0

3

7

5

MAT 1131

Differential Calculus

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

14

0

3

17

15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ECO 191

Principles of Economics

5

0

0

5

5

                                           OR

PSY 191

Introduction to Psychology

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

                                           OR

SOC 191

Introduction to Sociology

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

EET 103

AC Circuit Analysis

4

0

3

7

5

EET 191

Computer Programming Fundamentals

3

0

6

9

5

 

Total

12

0

9

21

15

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

EET 225

Digital Technology

 

 

 

 

5

TEL 110

Network Transmission Concepts

3

2

0

5

4

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 195

Technical Communications5

5

0

0

5

5

TEL 116

Fiber Optic Systems

4

0

6

10

6

TEL 111

Data Communications

4

0

6

10

6

 

Total

13

0

12

25

17

Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

TEL 212

Telecommunications Networks Installation and Programming

3

2

6

11

6

TEL 213

Telecommunications Project

0

0

3

3

1

 

Total

3

2

9

14

7

Eighth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

TEL 214

Telecommunications Internship

0

0

24

24

8

 

Total

0

0

24

24

8

 

Suggested Sequence 2                                                CISCO-CCNA Specialization

 

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1111

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

15

0

0

15

15

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1113

Pre-Calculus

5

0

0

5

5

EET 101

DC Circuit Analysis

4

0

3

7

5

TEL 210

Introduction to Telecommunications

4

0

0

4

4

 

Total

18

0

3

21

19

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

PHY 191

Mechanics

5

0

0

5

5

EET 102

AC Circuit Analysis

4

0

3

7

5

MAT 1131

Differential Calculus

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

14

0

3

17

15

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ECO 191

Principles of Economics

5

0

0

5

5

                                           Or

PSY 191

Introduction to Psychology

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

                                           Or

SOC 191

Introduction to Sociology

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

EET 103

AC Circuit Analysis

4

0

3

7

5

EET 191

Computer Programming Fundamentals

3

0

6

9

5

 

Total

12

0

9

21

15

 

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

EET 225

Digital Technology

4

0

3

7

5

TEL 110

Network Transmission Concepts

3

2

0

5

4

 

Total

11

6

3

20

15

 

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

TEL 111

Data Communications

4

0

6

10

6

TEL 116

Fiber Optic Systems

4

0

6

10

6

 

Total

13

0

12

25

17

 

Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2322

Introduction to WAN and Routing

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 276

Advanced Routers and Switches

4

4

0

8

6

 

Total

12

12

0

24

18

 

Eighth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 277

WAN Design

4

4

0

8

6

TEL 213

Telecommunications Project

0

0

3

3

1

TEL 214

Telecommunications Internship

0

0

24

24

8

 

Total

4

4

27

35

15


Appendix C

Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Degree

Suggested Equipment List

Available upon request.

 

 

 

Updated: 11/19/08