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

Major Elective: Select One

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BAT-111 - Building Automation Systems  1  3  0  2  Spring
 WBL-111 - Work-Based Learning I  0  10  0  1  Fall, Spring, Summer
 WBL-112 - Work-Based Learning I  0  20  0  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 Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 ART-111 - Art Appreciation  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 HUM-110 - Technology and Society  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 HUM-115 - Critical Thinking  3  0  0  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*      3-4  

Spring Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 ELC-114 - Commercial Wiring  2  6  0  4  Spring
 ELC-117 - Motors and Controls  2  6  0  4  Spring
 ELC-122 - Advanced Residential Wiring  2  4  0  4  Spring
 ENG-111 - Writing and Inquiry  3  0  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 Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 AHR-110 - Intro to Refrigeration  2  6  0  5  Fall
 CIS-110 - Introduction to Computers  2  2  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 ELC-128 - Intro to PLC  2  3  0  3  Fall
 ELC-250 - Critical Power Systems  3  3  0  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*      3  
 Major Elective*      1-2  
 Social/Behavioral Sciences Course*      3  

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