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Electrical Technology–TelecommunicationsDegree Awarded: Associate in Applied ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English 1 3ENG 160 Technical Writing Module 1.5PHY 111 Applied Physics 1* 3MAT 121 College Algebra or higher 3EET 101 Electric Circuits 4EET 110 Computer Appl. and Graphics 3PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English 2 3_______ Social Science Elective 3MAT 122 College Trigonometry or higher 3EET 106 Telecommunications 1 4EET 104 Digital Electronics 4Third SemesterENG 161 Technical Writing Module 1.5EET 201 Electronics 1 4EET 107 Telecommunications 2 4EET 206 Telecommunications 3 4PES ____ Physical Education 1Fourth Semester_______ Social Science Elective 3EET 202 Electronics 2 4EET 204 Digital Electronics 2 4EET 230 Internship-Technology 3Total Credits: 64*students seeking transfer should speak to program advisorProgram DescriptionThe Associate in Applied Science degree program inElectrical Technology–Telecommunications preparesgraduates to succeed in a variety of technical fields such astelecommunications, health care, utilities, manufacturingand other related electronic occupations.In the course curriculum, students learn the basics of DCand AC electrical circuits. They build and test digitalelectronic, analog electronic and telecommunicationscircuits. Students research, build and present a wirelesscommunications project. Most courses in the program are acombination of lecture and lab. The lecture covers thetheoretical aspect of the curriculum, while the lab provideshands-on experience, as well as reinforcing the concepts.A new state-of-the-art telecommunications lab, coupledwith courses teaching current technology and internships,will provide students with a well rounded education andjobs with highly competitive salaries.While A.A.S. graduates are prepared to enter theworkforce immediately, many students choose to transfer toupper-level programs leading to a bachelor's degree intechnology. If students are considering this, they shouldconsult with the department chair and advisors forprogram planning. Special planning is available for studentsentering the program with previous college credit orequivalent training/work experience.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be highschool graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, theymay be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 CreditHour Program. If students are home schooled, they may beeligible for admission. (See pages 7 through 13 for moredetails on the admission process for all applicants.)98 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011