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Electrical Systems Technology (AAS) A35130

Degree Offered

Associate Degree

Duration

Long Term More than 12 months

Program Code

A35130

Program Requirements

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-67

How to Apply

Requirements

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.

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 in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ACA-115 – Success and Study Skills	0	2	1	Fall, Spring, Summer
AHR-110 – Intro to Refrigeration	2	6	5	Fall
CIS-110 – Introduction to Computers	2	2	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
ELC-112 – DC/AC Electricity	3	6	5	Fall
ELC-113 – Residential Wiring	2	6	4	Fall
ELC-114 – Commercial Wiring	2	6	4	Spring
ELC-117 – Motors and Controls	2	6	4	Spring
ELC-118 – National Electrical Code	1	2	2	Fall
ELC-122 – Advanced Residential Wiring	2	4	4	Spring
ELC-128 – Intro to PLC	2	3	3	Fall
ELC-213 – Instrumentation	3	2	4	Spring
ELC-220 – Photovoltaic Sys Tech	2	3	3	Summer
ELC-233 – Energy Management	2	2	3	Summer
ELC-250 – Critical Power Systems	3	3	4	Fall

Major Elective: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits	Semester Available
BAT-111 – Building Automation Systems	1	3	2	Spring
WBL-111 – Work-Based Learning I	0	10	1	Fall, Spring, Summer
WBL-112 – Work-Based Learning I	0	20	2	Fall, Spring, Summer

Total Major Hours: 50-51

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
COM-120 – Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
ENG-111 – Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ART-111 – Art Appreciation	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
HUM-110 – Technology and Society	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
HUM-115 – Critical Thinking	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
PSY-150 – General Psychology	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
SOC-210 – Introduction to Sociology	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
MAT-121 – Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	0	3	Fall, Spring
PHY-121 – Applied Physics I	3	2	0	4	Spring

Total General Education Hours: 15-16

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ACA-115 – Success and Study Skills	0	2	0	1	Fall, Spring, Summer
ELC-112 – DC/AC Electricity	3	6	0	5	Fall
ELC-113 – Residential Wiring	2	6	0	4	Fall
ELC-118 – National Electrical Code	1	2	0	2	Fall
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course*

Spring Semester

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ELC-114 – Commercial Wiring	2	6	4	Spring
ELC-117 – Motors and Controls	2	6	4	Spring
ELC-122 – Advanced Residential Wiring	2	4	4	Spring
ENG-111 – Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

Summer Term

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ELC-220 – Photovoltaic Sys Tech	2	3	0	3	Summer
ELC-233 – Energy Management	2	2	0	3	Summer

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits	Semester Available
AHR-110 – Intro to Refrigeration	2	6	5	Fall
CIS-110 – Introduction to Computers	2	2	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
ELC-128 – Intro to PLC	2	3	3	Fall
ELC-250 – Critical Power Systems	3	3	4	Fall

Spring Semester

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
COM-120 – Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
ELC-213 – Instrumentation	3	2	0	4	Spring
Humanities/Fine Arts Course*
Major Elective*
Social/Behavioral Sciences Course*