2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

54 Professional/TechnicalTacoma Community CollegeELECTRONICS/WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING PROGRAMProgram Chair: Tim Mason .................................. 253.566.5286The Electronics/Wireless Telecommunications Engineering programconsists of an Electronics Technician certificate, a WirelessInstallation certificate, a Telecommunications/Field Operationscertificate, and an Applied Sciences Associate degree in Electronics/Wireless Telecommunications Engineering. The program is designedto ensure that students interested will be able to work towards theassociate degree accumulating certificates with specific skills along theway. Its design is also intended to promote the further training andeducation of returning workers, displaced workers, and others whomay desire to further their education and training in a specificoccupational area. Students work independently using simulatorsand in teams. The program is the direct result of an exhaustiveregional study, and TCC’s association with the Global WirelessEducation Consortium.ApplicationAll Electronics programs require a separate application process.Application inquiries should be addressed to the Business Divisionsecretary by calling 253.566.5072.PrerequisitesTo enter the program students must first meet the followingrequirements: Assessment at MATH 90 or completion of MATH 88with a ‘C’ or higher. Assessment at college-level English or completionof ENGL 91 with a ‘C’ or higher. Assessment at college-level Reading or completion ofREAD 93 with a “C” or higher.Academic Performance RequirementAll coursework in the program must be completed with a grade of‘C’ or higher to qualify for the degree or any certificates in theElectronics/Wireless Telecommunications Engineering program.Electronics Technician CertificateThis certificate program focuses on the technical and non-technicalskills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the electronicsand equipment repair and maintenance fields. It encompasseselectronics and electrical theory and their practical application. Thestudent will use lab equipment to study, design and troubleshootvarious circuits and electronic components and power distribution.Course No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (30-35 credits)ELEC 104 Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics ....... 5ELEC 106 AC Electronic Devices and Systems ...................... 5ELEC 107 Solid State Electronic Devices ................................. 5ELEC 108 Electronic Devices and Integrated Circuits .......... 5ELEC 109 Microprocessors ......................................................... 5ELEC 110 Digital Devices ............................................................ 5ELEC 290 Optional Work Internship ..................................... 0-5TOTAL CREDITS: 30-35Wireless Installation CertificateThis certificate program focuses on the technical and non-technicalskills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the wirelessequipment installation and site survey fields. It encompassesinformation technology and electronics theory and their practicalapplication. The student will use lab equipment to study, design andtroubleshoot various antennas, transmitters, and media types as wellas site survey theory and application. Related instructionrequirements are embedded within program courses.Course No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (50 credits)ELEC 104 Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics ....... 5ELEC 106 AC Electronic Devices and Systems ...................... 5ELEC 107 Solid State Electronic Devices ................................. 5ELEC 108 Electronic Devices and Integrated Circuits .......... 5ELEC 109 Microprocessors ......................................................... 5ELEC 110 Digital Devices ............................................................ 5ELEC 216 Principles of Wireless Networks............................. 5IT 235 Introduction to Information Technology ............. 5IT 260 Client/Server Technology LANs ............................ 5IT 270 Server and Support Fundamentals ......................... 5TOTAL CREDITS: 50