Electrical Systems Technology (A35130)

Associate Degree Program

Career Information

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. Course work, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, electronics, 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.

Fall Semester I

		Class	Lab	Credit
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills	0	2	1
BPR 111	Print Reading	1	2	2
ELC 113	Residential Wiring	2	6	4
ELC 118	National Electrical Code	1	2	2
ELC 131	Circuit Analysis I	3	3	4
ELC 131A	Circuit Analysis I Lab	0	3	1
ISC 112	Industrial Safety	2	0	2
	Semester Total:	9	18	16

Spring Semester I

		Class	Lab	Credit
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	3
ELC 114	Commercial Wiring	2	6	4
ELC 121	Electrical Estimating	1	2	2
ELC 128	Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller	2	3	3
MAT 121	Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	3
	Semester Total:	9	15	15

Summer Semester I

		Class	Lab	Credit
COM 120	Intro to Interpersonal Communication	3	0	3
ELN 231	Industrial Controls	2	3	3
	Semester Total:	5	3	6

Fall Semester II

		Class	Lab	Credit
ELC 228	PLC Applications	2	6	4
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3
HYD 110	Hydraulics/Pneumatics I	2	3	3
	Social Science Elective (3,0,3)	3	0	3
	Semester Total:	10	9	13

Spring Semester II

		Class	Lab	Credit
ELN 131	Analog Electronics I	3	3	4
ELN 133	Digital Electronics	3	3	4
MNT 160	Industrial Fabrication	1	3	2
WBL 110	World of Work	1	0	1
	or
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	0	10	1
	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3)	3	0	3
	Semester Total:	10-11	9-19	14

Total Hours:

43-44

54-64

64