Electrical Systems Technology, AAS (A35130)

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This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Course work, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electrical Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Fall I

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
ELC 113 - Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 118 - National Electrical Code Credit Hours: 2
ISC 115 - Construction Safety Credit Hours: 2
DC/AC (5 Credits): ELC 112 OR ELC 131 and ELC 131A
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Spring I

BPR 130 - Print Reading - Construction Credit Hours: 3
ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , HUM 115 ,
MUS 110 , REL 110 , REL 211 , or REL 212
Math (3 Credits): MAT 110 or MAT 143
Total Recommended Credits: 17

Summer I

ELC 115 - Industrial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 119 - NEC Calculations Credit Hours: 2
ELC 121 - Electrical Estimating Credit Hours: 2
Total Recommended Credits: 8

Fall II

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ELC 128 - Intro to PLC Credit Hours: 3
ELC 213 - Instrumentation Credit Hours: 4
MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): ECO 251 ,
PSY 150 , SOC 210 , SOC 213 , or SOC 225
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Spring II

ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech Credit Hours: 3
ELC 228 - PLC Applications Credit Hours: 4
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3
Communication (3 Credits): COM 110 , COM 120 , COM 231 , or ENG 112
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 68

Notes:

Please note that this is a possible semester-by-semester course of study. Any developmental courses for math or English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regard to the timelines of various course offerings.