Electrical Systems Technology AAS

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, 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.

 

Hours Per Week Hours
FIRST SEMESTER Course Title Class Lab Credit
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 1
ELC 113 Residential Wiring 2 6 4
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis 3 3 4
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy 2 2 3
7 13 12
Hours Per Week Hours
SECOND SEMESTER Course Title Class Lab Credit
ELC 114 Commercial Wiring 2 6 4
ELC 118 National Electrical Code 1 2 2
ELC 119 NEC Calculations 1 2 2
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis 3 3 4
7 13 12
Hours Per Week Hours
THIRD SEMESTER Course Title Class Lab Credit
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 2 6 4
ELC 115 Industrial Wiring 2 6 4
ELC 128 Introduction to PLC 2 3 3
ELC 215 Electrical Maintenance 2 3 3
8 18 14
Hours Per Week Hours
FOURTH SEMESTER Course Title Class Lab Credit
ELC 121 Electrical Estimating 1 2 2
ELC 125 Diagrams and Schematics 1 2 2
ELC 127 Software for Technicians 1 3 2
ELC 130 Advanced Motors/Controls 2 3 3
ELC 132 Electrical Drawings 1 3 2
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 3
9 13 14
Hours Per Week Hours
FIFTH SEMESTER Course Title Class Lab Credit
ELC 234 Electrical System Design 2 3 3
ENG 115 Oral Communication 3 0 3
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3
11 3 12

Total Semester hours credit: 64