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Telecommunications Technology–Verizon A.A.S.


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Division: Mathematics, Engineering & Physical Sciences
Academic Dept: Electrical Technology
HEGIS: 5310
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Steve Leone
Telephone: 914-606-6658
Email: steve.leone@sunywcc.edu

This program is open to Verizon employees only who qualify through the CWA Union’s admission process. It is scheduled to terminate when the class of 2016 completes the program.

Program Description


This program is only available to qualified Verizon employees.

The Telecommunications Technology program is designed to provide Verizon employees with the knowledge, theory and applications of modern telecommunications systems. It is important to have an understanding of the operating environment of embedded networking and communication capabilities. These include data, video, and voice communications between computer networks, protocols, devices and communication operating systems. This program emphasizes networking fundamentals utilizing the computing environment. As the telecommunications field evolves, the basics remain of vital importance to the industry. The program exposes the employee to the theory and practice behind these practices.

With the onset of emerging technologies, the need for employees who understand the basic principles of the complex technology is increasing at a steady rate. Upon successful completion of this course, the employee will understand the major communication concepts such as computer protocols, modulation techniques, waveform analysis, data compression, transmit/receive subsystems and communication components.

Total Credit Hours: 60


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