- Degree Offered: Associate Degree
- Duration: Long Term More than 12 months
- Program Code: A35130
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Program Requirements:
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-67
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Intro to Refrigeration | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | Fall |
| Fire Control System Automation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Spring |
| Security System Fundamentals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Fall |
| Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | Fall |
| Residential Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Fall |
| Commercial Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Spring |
| Motors and Controls | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Spring |
| Intro to PLC | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Fall |
| Instrumentation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Spring |
| Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Spring |
| Energy Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Summer |
| Critical Power Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | Fall |
Major Elective: Select One
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Automation Systems | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Spring |
| Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| 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 Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Technology and Society | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| (HUM 110 or higher) |
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra/Trigonometry I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Security System Fundamentals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Fall |
| DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | Fall |
| Residential Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Fall |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* | 3-4 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Control System Automation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Spring |
| Commercial Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Spring |
| Motors and Controls | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Spring |
| Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Spring |
| Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Summer Term
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Energy Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Summer |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Refrigeration | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | Fall |
| Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Intro to PLC | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Fall |
| Critical Power Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | Fall |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumentation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Spring |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Course* | 3 | ||||
| Major Elective* | 1-2 | ||||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* | 3 |