Bachelor of Technology in TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

The curriculum in the baccalaureate program in telecommunications engineering technology builds upon the skills learned in the first two years and adds more advanced study in data communications, coding, computer systems, probability and statistics, satellite transmission, fiber-optic communications, traffic control, economics, programming network management, regulatory and legal issues and advanced mathematics. We offer three tracks (areas of specialization) within the existing baccalaureate program: Wireless Communications, Optical Communications and Network Management.

There are several ways a student can enter the program as freshmen if they meet the general college criteria for baccalaureate admissions. These students will follow the AAS curriculum in electrical engineering technology (EET) for the first 67 credits and earn the AAS along the way. Students may transfer in from the City Tech AAS program in telecommunications engineering technology (TC) before or after completing the AAS along the way. Students transferring from another college must have an AAS degree from an ABET-approved program with a GPA in their major courses of 2.5 or better. Non-ABET degrees will be evaluated course by course. Students entering the program without the necessary background in mathematics, science and telecommunication will have to do substantial work in these areas. Students with questions are advised to consult the department for further information.

BTech-degree holders may obtain positions such as technical operations manager, network designer, traffic analyst, data communications manager, and telecommunications consultants. Employers of recent graduated include LIRR, Citicorp, MTA, Board of Education, AST, Western Union, SIAC, Verizon, Chase Manhattan Bank, Lehman Brothers, IST, and NYPD. Graduates may continue towards a master's degree in electrical engineering at City College or other higher institutions of learning.

To accomplish its mission, the ETET department has established the following program educational objectives (PEO) and Program Outcomes (PO) for the Telecommunications Engineering Technology curriculum (BT degree):

Program Educational Objectives

  1. Secure gainful and meaningful careers as telecommunications engineering technologists.
  2. Embark on careers of personal and professional growth.
  3. Pursue life-long learning to enhance their undergraduate degree, through formal education and/or certification in order to improve their careers.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate mastery of the theoretical and practical knowledge of telecommunications systems associated with LANs, MANs, and WANs.
  2. Design, implement, and manage telecommunications systems using voice and data.
  3. Present a solution or alternate solutions to a variety of technical problems in different areas related to a telecommunications environment.
  4. Use advanced mathematical tools in the analysis and design of telecommunications systems.
  5. Assemble telecommunications circuits in order to measure and analyze responses and parameters using a variety of test equipment and /or computers and software.
  6. Communicate and function effectively on teams.
  7. Recognize the need for life long learning and demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  8. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
  9. Demonstrate a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.