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

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ELC 112	DC/AC Electricity			3	6	0	5
ELC 113	Residential Wiring			2	6	0	4
ELC 118	National Electrical Code			1	2	0	2
WOL 110	Basic Construction Skills			2	3	0	3
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills			0	2	0	1
OR
ACA 122	College Transfer Success			0	2	0	1
*ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				19

Spring Semester I

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ELC 119	NEC Calculations			1	2	0	2
ELN 229	Industrial Electronics			3	3	0	4
ELC 114	Commercial Wiring			2	6	0	4
*MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy			2	2	0	3
OR
*MAT 121	Algebra/Trigonometry I			2	2	0	3
OR
*MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra			3	2	0	4
ENG 114	Professional Research & Reporting			3	0	0	3
OR
ENG 116	Technical Report Writing			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				18

Summer Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ELC 117	Motors and Controls			2	6	0	4
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers			2	2	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				7

Fall Semester II

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
HUM 110	Technology and Society			3	0	0	3
OR
HUM 115	Critical Thinking			3	0	0	3
ELC 128	Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller			2	3	0	3
ELN 133	Digital Electronics			3	3	0	4
ELC 213	Instrumentation			3	2	0	4
	Total Credit Hours:				18

Spring Semester II

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
PSY 150	General Psychology			3	0	0	3
ELC 228	Programmable Logic Controllers Applications			2	6	0	4
ELC 229	Applications Project			1	3	0	2
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I			0	0	10	1
PHY 110	Conceptual Physics			3	0	0	3
AND
PHY 110A	Conceptual Physics Lab			0	2	0	1
OR
PHY 131	Physics-Mechanics			3	2	0	4
ISC 112	Industrial Safety			2	0	0	2
	Total Credit Hours:				16

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	15
MAJOR COURSES	55-56
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES	01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	71-72

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