2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Electrical Systems Technology: A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A35130)

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

Coursework, 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 Electric 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.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Electrical Systems Technology A.A.S. Curriculum

Fall Semester I

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 112DC/AC Electricity

3

6

0

5

ELC 113Residential Wiring

2

6

0

4

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

0

2

0

1

WOL 110Basic Construction Skills

2

3

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Spring Semester I

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 117Motors and Controls

2

6

0

4

ELN 229Industrial Electronics

3

3

0

4

ELC 114Commercial Wiring

2

6

0

4

*MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I

2

2

0

3

OR

*MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

3

2

0

4

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

3

0

0

3

OR

ENG 116Technical Report Writing

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Fall Semester II

AdvisingTermCLClCr
HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

ELC 115Industrial Wiring

2

6

0

4

ELC 128Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller

2

3

0

3

ELN 133Digital Electronics

3

3

0

4

ELC 213Instrumentation

3

2

0

4

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester II

AdvisingTermCLClCr
PSY 150General Psychology

3

0

0

3

ELC 228Programmable Logic Controllers Applications

2

6

0

4

ELC 229Applications Project

1

3

0

2

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

0

0

10

1

PHY 131Physics-Mechanics

3

2

0

4

ISC 112Industrial Safety

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:16
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15
MAJOR COURSES 55
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 71

Expected program competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program, while course competencies are maintained by the respective instructors of specific courses.

NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit