Electrical Systems Technology (AAS) A35130

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.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

AHR 110Intro to Refrigeration
2
6

5

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

ELC 112DC/AC Electricity
3
6

5

ELC 113Residential Wiring
2
6

4

ELC 114Commercial Wiring
2
6

4

ELC 117Motors and Controls
2
6

4

ELC 118National Electrical Code
1
2

2

ELC 122Advanced Residential Wiring
2
4

4

ELC 128Intro to PLC
2
3

3

ELC 213Instrumentation
3
2

4

ELC 220Photovoltaic Sys Tech
2
3

3

ELC 233Energy Management
2
2

3

ELC 250Critical Power Systems
3
3

4

Major Elective: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BAT 111Building Automation Systems
1
3

2

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
0
20

2

Total Major Hours: 50-51

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation
3
0

3

HUM 110Technology and Society
3
0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2

3

PHY 121Applied Physics I
3
2

4

Total General Education Hours: 15-16

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-67

Suggested Sequence of Courses

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

ELC 112DC/AC Electricity
3
6

5

ELC 113Residential Wiring
2
6

4

ELC 118National Electrical Code
1
2

2

Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course*
2-3
2

3-4

Total Credit Hours:
8-9
18
15-16

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ELC 114Commercial Wiring
2
6

4

ELC 117Motors and Controls
2
6

4

ELC 122Advanced Residential Wiring
2
4

4

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
9
16
15

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ELC 220Photovoltaic Sys Tech
2
3

3

ELC 233Energy Management
2
2

3

Total Credit Hours:
4
5
6

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
AHR 110Intro to Refrigeration
2
6

5

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

ELC 128Intro to PLC
2
3

3

ELC 250Critical Power Systems
3
3

4

Total Credit Hours:
9
14
15

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

ELC 213Instrumentation
3
2

4

Humanities/Fine Arts Course*
3
0

3

Major Elective*
0-1
3-20

1-2

Social/Behavioral Sciences Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
12-13
5-22
14-15
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-67

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No