Railroad Engineering Technology: Signaling and Communications, AS (RREN-AS-SIG)
The Railroad Engineering Technology Signaling and Communications option will prepare students for employment in the railroad industry for maintaining and repairing rail line and railcars where signaling and communications systems are used. Graduates will be prepared for technical application exams commonly administered by railroad companies for entry-level signaling and switching positions. The program reflects current skills needed within job positions that require electronic and communications knowledge and skills. This program is offered at the Gateway Campus.
Courses
- CCS1001 — College & Career Success
- CENT1010 — Electric Circuits for Technology
- CENT1016 — Computer Applications for Technology
- CENT1026 — Computer Servicing
- CENT2010 — Computer Systems Software
- ECON1001 — Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENG1010 — Composition
- MATH1002 — Math for Science and Technology
- PHYS1009 — Fundamentals of Applied Physics
- RRET1001 — History of Railroading
- RRET1003 — Fundamentals of Electricity
- RRET1020 — Railroad Rules, Regulations, Standards & Practices
- RRET2020 — Safety in the Railroad Workplace
- RRET2050 — Railroad Signaling & Switching
- RRET2052 — Railroad Communications
- RRET2054 — Railroad Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair
- RRET2095 — Practicum in Passenger Railroad Technology
- RRET2195 — Practicum in Freight Railroad Technology