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.

Major Courses

BPR 130 - Print Reading - Construction Credit Hours: 3
ELC 113 - Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 115 - Industrial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
ELC 118 - National Electrical Code Credit Hours: 2
ELC 119 - NEC Calculations Credit Hours: 2
ELC 125 - Diagrams and Schematics Credit Hours: 2
ELC 128 - Intro to PLC Credit Hours: 3
ELC 228 - PLC Applications Credit Hours: 4
ELN 133 - Digital Electronics Credit Hours: 4
ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics Credit Hours: 4
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3
MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credit Hours: 3
DC/AC Credit Hours: 5 *
Electives Credit Hours: 2 *
Process Systems Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
Safety Elective Credit Hours: 2 *

Total: 58 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
Communication Credit Hours: 3 *
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3 *
Math Credit Hours: 3 *
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1

Total: 1 Credit Hour

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 74

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options:

Electives:

Take 2 credits:

EGR 125 - Appl Software for Tech Credit Hours: 2
WBL 112 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 2
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1 and
WBL 121 - Work-Based Learning II Credit Hours: 1

Process Systems Elective:

Take 3 credits:

ELC 213 - Instrumentation Credit Hours: 4
ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech Credit Hours: 3

DC/AC:

Take 5 credits:

ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hours: 4 and
ELC 131A - Circuit Analysis I Lab Credit Hours: 1

Safety Elective:

Take 2 credits:

ISC 112 - Industrial Safety Credit Hours: 2
ISC 115 - Construction Safety Credit Hours: 2
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credit Hours: 3

Communication:

Take 3 credits:

COM 110 - Introduction to Communication Credit Hours: 3
COM 120 - Intro Interpersonal Com Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Take 3 credits:

ART 111 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
HUM 110 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
REL 110 - World Religions Credit Hours: 3
REL 211 - Intro to Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
REL 212 - Intro to New Testament Credit Hours: 3

Math:

Take 3 credits:

MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Take 3 credits:

ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOC 220 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific instructions.