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2011-2012 University Catalog

TCOM 698 - Telecommunications Projects Course

Credits: 3 (NR)
To be taken toward end of degree program within any of modules 1, 2, or 3. Primary activity is completing major applied project, preferably with group of two to three people. Secondary goal is consolidating training before graduation so that, in some cases, it may act as capstone course. Students and outside telecommunication industry managers present ideas for projects and, through grouping of students, new skills and approaches may be learned. Some class time used for discussion of projects, either to monitor progress or explore alternative approaches. Readings, class-time discussion of current trends, difficulties, and new opportunities for industry most relevant to module. Concludes with presentations of projects to department faculty.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing with at least 18 credits or permission of department.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0