Wireless Communications Program Development

Wireless Communications Program Development

Michael QaissauneeMohammad Shanehsaz

Agenda Introduction to MAITT and Partners NCTT and Other Partners New Curriculum and Courses Role of Advisory Committee New Business

MAITT Mid-Atlantic Institute for Telecommunications Technologies 3-Year NSF ATE Grant ~$600K

MAITT – Project Goal• The goal of this ATE project is the modification of an existing

Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree Program to include Wireless Communications, the development and implementation of a new Wireless Communications AAS and credit certificate programs with multiple entry and exit points to prepare technicians for the wireless communications industry. The project components will include curriculum development and adaptation and program development, professional development for high school and community college faculty, and development of a 2+2+2 articulation, in wireless communications. As a part of a network of regional partners under the direction of NCTT, the ATE project will serve as the focal point for regional dissemination and training to regional business and industry, through the development of materials and faculty for business and industry training.

MAITT – Objectives1. Create education and training programs in wireless

communications leading students to AAS degrees, certificates, and occupational competencies through curriculum development and adaptation, and integration of work-relevant, industry-driven curricula that integrates “best practices” in IT education with industry skills standards and certifications.

2. To contribute to program improvement and implementation at partner institutions through collaboration and professional development activities. Professional development activities, for credit when appropriate, will serve to improve, expand and maintain the technical and pedagogical skills of teaching faculty from community colleges and high schools.

MAITT – Objectives3. Increase the number of students who seek

employment or continued education in wireless communications by creation of multiple pathways with a variety of exit and entry points. A key means of facilitating student recruitment will be the development of regional corporate relationships.

NCTT and Other PartnersNCTT – National Center for Telecommunications Technology, Springfield, MA

NCTT and Other PartnersNWCET, National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies, Bellevue, WANJCATE, New Jersey Center for Advanced Technological Center, Edison, NJCollins County Community College, Frisco, TXCuyamaca College, El Cajon, CAGateway Community College, North Haven, CTMidlands Technical College, Columbia, SCAtlantic Coast Communications NJIT, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJStevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ Penn State University at Wilkes-BarreHigh Technology High SchoolCommunications High School, Wall, NJ

NCTT and Other PartnersWireless Networking & Communications Group (WNCG), University of Texas at Austin Ted RappaportCal-(IT)² California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology at the University of California at San DiegoWireless Valley CommunicationsWGBHNational InstrumentsEmona Technologies

ATE Centers

NCTTNJCATENWCET

NCTTAccess to Skill Standards for TelecommunicationsSummer WorkshopsTechnician-Level TextbooksLab ManualsOther CurriculumConsult on Laboratory Configuration Faculty Training Professional Development

NJCATECurriculum Development Model Industry-Driven Curricula Curricula Closely Aligned with Workplace

Practices Address Employability Technical and Core Skills Foster Relationships with

K-12 Higher Education

Implementation of Continuous Improvement

NWCET

Access to Skill StandardsAccess to Model CurriculumConsultant on Integration of Skill Standard into Curriculum

Wireless Communications Program Development

Curriculum

2-Year AAS (Proposed) 

Semester 1   Semester 2  

Writing 3 Speech 3

Introduction to Wireless 3 Introduction to Security 3

Fundamentals of Telecommunications

3 Wireless LANs 3

Introduction to Networking - TCP/IP 3 ELEC 105 or ELEC 106 3-4

Humanities/ Social Science 3 Humanities/ Social Science 3

  15   15-16

2-Year AAS (Proposed) 

Semester 3   Semester 4  

Cellular Technologies 3 Capstone Course 3

Broadband/ Fixed Wireless 3 Advanced Topics in Wireless Comm

3

Intermediate Security 3 Advanced Security 3

Math/Science/Technology 3 Tech Elective 3-4

Free Gen Ed 3 Free Gen Ed 3

  15   15-16

Curriculum DevelopmentMarket-RelevantModularCompetency-BasedWork-Based Learning UnitsIntegration of "Soft Skills"

Teamwork Problem Solving Leadership Communications

Well Articulated with BS Degree ProgramsIndustry-DrivenIntegrate "Best-Practices"Industry Skill StandardsIndustry Certifications

Introduction to Wirelessintroduces wireless networking over a range of applications, from cell phones to wireless local area networks to broadband wide area network links to satellite. Students will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless communication in general, and understand the difference between radio and infrared. The course will cover WLANs, and in particular 802.11b and 802.11a - configuration and security problems. It will present cell phone technology, including 2, 2.5, and 3 G, and examine WAP and SMS. Finally, it will examine fixed broadband wireless and satellite communications.

Introduction to Security will provide a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. Topics covered include: authentication, types of attacks, malicious code, email threats and countermeasures, Web applications, remote access, and file and print services, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and physical security concepts, security policies, disaster recovery, and computer forensics. Security topologies are discussed as well as technologies used and principles involved in creating secure computer networking environments such as providing secure communications channels, secure internetworking devices, and network medium and the daily tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting these technologies. Hands-on and case project assignments will reinforce each of the concepts.

Introduction to Networking – TCP/IP

will provide students with a practical understanding of TCP/IP and the skills required to setup and use both DOS/NT and Unix based TCP/IP networks. Equipment is available during the course for demonstration of all of the TCP/IP concepts and for hands-on experience. Additionally, this course provides students with an overview of the facilities provided by the TCP/IP protocol suite. It is useful for students who wish to understand the concepts of TCP/IP or make decisions about implementing a TCP/IP network but who do not need to perform the actual installation themselves. The course concentrates on to receive this new and cutting edge knowledge, both UNIX and DOS/Windows implementations of TCP/IP.

Fundamentals of Telecommunications

will acquaint students with the telephony industry, its use and history, the knowledge and tools to understand voice networks and the network components, voice and data telecommunication, circuits and LANS, regulation and deregulation, and finally, architectures and network connectivity principles. Students will learn the history and future directions of telephony. Lectures will be supplemented with class assignments and exercises and individual presentations. Upon successful completion, the student will have a working knowledge of the voice telecommunications (telephony). Through class work and other exercises, the student will learn about telephony, know the different telecommunications services and offerings, protocols, history and development of the industry and regulation and deregulation, learn how “standards” are developed, classify the types of transmissions, media used, and understand the concepts of network design and management.

Professional Development

Other Sources of Funding Sought

A consortium consisting of the 6 community colleges that make-up the NCTT regional partner initiative is working on a proposal in collaboration with WNCG, Cal-IT2, Wireless Valley Communications, National Instruments and WGBH. This proposal would fund recruitment and retention efforts in the programs that are the focus of the NCTT regional partner initiative.

Other Sources of Funding Sought HP Foundation Grant

submitted for access point, instructor tablet PC, and 20 student tablet PCs.

Other Sources of Funding Sought

 Applications of wireless identified Automotive Technology, Nursing and Allied Health, and EngineeringMAITT design, install, troubleshoot, and

maintain a wireless environment

Other Sources of Funding Sought

 NSF CCLI – Security NSF ATE – Security NSF CCLI - Labs

Dissemination

Role of Advisory Committee

Review of Curriculum Mentorships and Internships Marketing and Program Promotion

New Business and Closing Current Trends in Wireless Technology Open Discussion Q & A