Emerging Technology: Digital and Wireless Technologies

To enroll at Phoenix Community College, you will need to create a Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) account, apply for admission, and complete the enrollment steps outlined by the college. You'll need to submit proof of identification and ensure you meet the admission requirements, which may include a minimum GPA or placement test scores. 

The steps are shown below:

1. Create a MEID Account:

• Go to the Maricopa Community College website and create a Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) account.
• This account will be used to access various systems and platforms related to your enrollment. 

2. Apply for Admission/Provide Documents:

• Apply for admission through the college's online application portal.
• Submit all required documents, including proof of identification.
• Provide necessary information (e.g., high school transcripts, ACT score, GED score) to determine your college course placement.
• You may need to take a placement test to determine your starting level. 

3. Register for Classes:

• Use the college's "Find a Class" tool to search for courses (CMC courses have ITS prefix).
• Sign up for classes through your Student Center or the college's online registration system. 

4. Arrange Payment:

• Payment arrangements are due at registration, and there may be a non-refundable registration processing fee (indicate that tuition is covered under the Connecting Minority Communities grant). 

5. Hannelly Enrollment Center (if applicable):

• In-person enrollment support is available at a Hannelly Enrollment Center.
• This center can help you complete enrollment steps and receive personalized answers to your questions. 

More Information:

• Information is available Online through the Phoenix College website via this link: Enroll at Phoenix College.
• A downloadable 2-page PDF guide is also available in both English and Spanish.

Examine the foundational role of digital literacy in achieving social access. Students evaluate programs and design local interventions to improve digital literacy in underserved communities. Topics include societal bias, educational inequality, and institutional gaps.

Learn to conduct and interpret wireless site surveys using tools that map coverage, signal strength, and interference. Apply real-world data to develop tailored community network plans that address performance gaps and prioritize equitable access.

Explore GIS, GPS, and heat mapping to visualize network coverage. Analyze geographical and infrastructural data to design efficient, inclusive digital networks in urban, rural, and remote settings. Focus on closing connectivity gaps and improving planning precision.

Build understanding of the physical and virtual components of digital networks. Topics include bandwidth, data transmission, topologies, and the interrelationship of wireline and wireless systems. Assess infrastructure designs from small to enterprise-scale deployments.

Protect wireless systems through encryption, authentication, and monitoring. Learn to recognize vulnerabilities, defend against threats like hacking or interference, and implement best practices for safeguarding public, private, and enterprise networks.