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 Courses:: 123.42. Communication Systems (One-Half to One Credit).
Knowledge/Skills:
The student describes how a systems model relates to communication activities.
The student selects and uses the proper communication technology to meet practical objectives.
The student designs communication products using appropriate communication design processes and techniques.
The student investigates emerging and innovative communication technologies.
The student describes quality and how it is measured in communications.
The student produces communication items using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines, materials and technical processes.
The student works safely with communication tools, equipment, machines, and materials.
The student describes the importance of maintenance in communications.
The student manages a communication technology project.
The student applies the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations related to communication technology, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), standard symbols, and line weights.
The student describes the intended and unintended effects of technological solutions.
The student identifies the factors that influence the evolution of communication technology.
The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to communications.
The student identifies the factors that influence the cost of producing communication goods and services.
The student applies communication, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to communication activities.
The student describes basic product and service marketing processes and techniques.
The student investigates career opportunities, requirements, and expectations in communication technology.
The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills.