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Telecommunications Technology: Verizon AAS
60This program provides appropriate education for the current and future workforce of the telecommunications industry. Rapid advances in technology and regulatory changes have made the industry intensely competitive on local, state, national, and international levels. In this environment, successful companies realize that a critical component of their success is a more highly educated and skilled workforce. This program addresses the education needs of the current Verizon workforce. It is offered one day per week, eight hours each day, until complete, and is available only to the Verizon employees. Two High School Mathematics Courses or the equivalent, and one year of laboratory science is required. Chemistry and Physics are recommended.
Goal 1 Develop basic skills to prepare the student for a career in the telecommunications industry
- Students are able to employ measurement techniques and laboratory apparatus for verification of circuit operation.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Verizon Umbrella Competencies.
- Students will collaborate in laboratory activities to complete assigned projects.
- The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the labor movement in the United States.
- The student will be able to present technical reports in oral and written form in a clear and concise manner
- Students will be able to design, analyze, and implement basic analog and digital circuitry, and perform troubleshooting.
- The student will investigate, survey and, analyze emerging telecommunications systems and techniques
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
First Semester
4.0
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include operations in the Real number system; expressions and functions; first-degree equations; properties of lines; systems of linear equations; trigonometric functions; geometry (perimeters, areas, and volumes of common figures); polynomials; exponents; algebraic products and factoring; algebraic fractions and operations; rational expressions; radical expressions; quadratic equations; and graphs of functions. Prerequisite: A passing score on the ASSET test. Restricted to Verizon NEXTSTEP students. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication. See when this course is offered ...
Second Semester
3.0
This course focuses on several kinds of writing-self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive, and others. A minimum of five essay compositions are required. The course emphasizes the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations.Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course presents topics in hardware and systems as used in telecommunications industry. Electrical and digital circuits are explored. Binary number systems are discussed as applied to telecommunications equipment. Students explore hardware to the modular level, and demonstrate and stimulate digital circuits. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: MA118 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 1 and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts. See when this course is offered ...
Third Semester
4.0
This is the second of a two-course sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include exponents and radicals, graphs of the trigonometric functions, vectors, oblique triangle trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, an introduction to statistics, and introductory calculus. Technological tools are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MA118 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 1. Restricted to Verizon NextStep students. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course introduces personal computer hardware and software with a focus on installation. Printers and peripheral devices are set up. The course covers management, support, configuration, and customization of computers running Windows operating systems. Computer maintenance and troubleshooting fundamentals are introduced. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: ET180 Digital Computer Fundamentals and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts. Corequisites: MA119 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 2. See when this course is offered ...
Fourth Semester
4.0
This course provides a foundation for the learning of telecommunications applications circuits. Students analyze DC and AC passive circuits’ analysis using Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Laws. RC and RL circuits are analyzed for impedance and phase angles. Troubleshooting, analysis by computer simulation using simulation software, and telecommunications applications are stressed throughout. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: MA119 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 2, and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course introduces physical laws and principles inherent in the study of mechanics, wave mechanics, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and wave options. Dimensional analysis and problem-solving are stressed. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: MA119 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2. See when this course is offered ...
Fifth Semester
4.0
This course presents topics in the analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits for the telecommunications industry. Topics include frequency response of filters, op-amps, oscillators, amplitude, modulation, noise and LC circuits. Troubleshooting and analysis using computer simulation software are stressed throughout. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: MA119 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 2, IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts, and either ET120 Survey of Electricity or ET151 Circuits 1. Corequisite: ET261 Telecommunications Systems 1. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course presents the organization, architecture, setup, maintenance, and hardware and software aspects of local area networks. Topics include the introduction to networks; types and characteristics of different network architectures and network topologies; intra- and inter-network devices; network operating systems; peer-to-peer and client/server environments; LAN setup and maintenance; network printing; and internal web server. A hands-on approach is taken, with team projects throughout. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: ET160 Electronics 1 (Verizon). Corequisite: ET181 Digital Electronics 1. See when this course is offered ...
Sixth Semester
4.0
This course continues the analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits as applied to the telecommunications industry. Topics include frequency modulation as well as these communication techniques: digital, wired, wireless, transmission lines, antennas, and fiber optics. Troubleshooting and analysis utilizing computer simulation software is stressed throughout. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites:MA119 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 2 and ET160 Electronics 1. Corequisite: ET271 Telecommunications Systems 2. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course covers the basics of Voice over Internet Protodcol (VoIP). Topics include an overview of TCP/IP networks with a focus on VoIP, an introduction to VoIP, Quality of Service (QoS), VoIP system components, VoIP protocols analysis, VoIP architecture, and VoIP codecs. A hands-on approach is taken, with team projects throughout. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: ET261 Telecommunications Systems 1 (Verizon). Corequisite: ET283 Microprocessor Fundamentals. See when this course is offered ...
Seventh Semester
3.0
This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN106 English 1: Composition and Reading. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course covers the organization, architecture, setup, hardware and software aspects of networked video delivery systems. Topics include video transport; compression; packet transport; multicasting; content ownership and security; transport security; IPTV-IP video to the home; video file transfer; VPNs; and home-office video links. A hands-on approach is taken, with team projects throughout. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: ET271 Telecommunications Systems 2. See when this course is offered ...
Eighth Semester
A Restricted Verizon-Approved course
4.0
This course presents a survey of current and emerging technologies in Telecommunication. Lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations, and hands-on work are employed. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: ET277 Telecommunications Systems 3. See when this course is offered ...
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