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D E G R E E S / C E R T I F I C AT E SAdmission to the Surgical Technology <strong>Program</strong>requires the following minimum entrance requirements:• High school diploma or GED• Algebra equivalent to MATH 110 or MATH 112• Human Anatomy equivalent to BIOL 250• Medical Terminology equivalent to HSCI 484 orBUS. 485Communication in the operating room is of extremeimportance. It is recommended that applicants be eligiblefor ENGL 836 or ENGL 846. Prior to starting classes, studentsadmitted to the program will need to provide verificationof successful completion of a background check,drug testing and physical examination.All <strong>course</strong>s must be taken in sequence. Credit may begiven for previous <strong>course</strong>work. A minimum grade of “C”is required in all Surgical Technology <strong>course</strong>s and prerequisites.ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR INSURGICAL TECHNOLOGYRequired Core CoursesUnitsSURG 440 Basic Sciences for Surgical Technology. . . 6SURG 441 Surgical Patient Care Concepts . . . . . . . . 10SURG 442 Surgical Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6SURG 443 Clinical Practice for Surgical Technology . . 8TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS IN MAJOR AREA . . . . . . . 30Plus General Education and other requirementsfor the Associate degree (refer to Associate DegreeRequirements).SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATERequired CoursesUnitsSURG 440 Basic Sciences for Surgical Technology. . . 6SURG 441 Surgical Patient Care Concepts . . . . . . . . 10SURG 442 Surgical Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6SURG 443 Clinical Practice for Surgical Technology . . 8TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30CENTRAL SERVICETECHNOLOGY/STERILEPROCESSINGTwo certificates are available in Central ServiceTechnology. One certificate recognizes the completion ofthe classroom and laboratory experience, the other certificateincludes 80 hours of clinical practice in a hospitalsetting.CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATERequired CourseUnitsSURG 445 Introduction to Central Service Technology 5CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY WITH CLINICALPRACTICE CERTIFICATERequired CoursesUnitsSURG 445 Introduction to Central ServiceTechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5SURG 446 Clinical Practice forCentral Service Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TELECOMMUNICATIONSAND NETWORK INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYThe Telecommunications and Network InformationTechnology programs are activity based, hands-on programsdesigned with direct employment skills and knowledgeas their foundation. The programs of this departmentare centered on the current technologies of theTelecommunications, Networking and Wireless industryand are designed to serve students entering the field aswell as those who are seeking to upgrade their skills inspecific areas. Instruction focuses on both theory andpractical application. The opportunity exists for studentsto receive endorsements in specific skill areas as theypursue their Associate Degree. Upon completion of theprogram, students are prepared for a variety of positionsin industry. Some students are able to find employmentafter completing a portion of the program and continuetheir education while gaining valuable work experience.Students may receive Certificate and Skill Endorsementsindependent of their Associate Degree studies.Note: A grade of C or better is required in all <strong>course</strong>sapplied to the Associate Degree majors, the Certifi -cates, and the Skill Endorsements.ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR INTELECOMMUNICATIONS AND WIRELESSTECHNOLOGYRequired Core CoursesUnitsTCOM 100 Telecommunications, Networking andWireless Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ELEC 110 Fundamentals of Electronics or . . . . . . . . . . 4TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals forTelecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6TCOM 410 Structured Wiring and Cabling forTelecommunications and Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TCOM 415 Wireless and Mobile CommunicationsFundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TCOM 420 Signal Transmission and RadioFrequency (R.F.) Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6TCOM 440 Transport Networks and the Fundamentalsof Digital Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6TCOM 460 Fiber Optics Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3126 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u <strong>2011</strong> – 2 012 C ATA L O G

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