Electrical Technology, AAS

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The Electrical Technology program teaches the theories and principles of the operation of electrical appliances, equipment, and machines; the installation and Auxiliary Services of motors, transformers, industrial controls, and programmable logic controllers; and preparation for the journeyman electrician examination. A variety of related laboratory projects allows students to put into practice the knowledge and skills gained. Projects requiring interpretation of the National Electrical Code for correct installation and material use will be assigned to test proficiency in this area of instruction. Students will have an opportunity to take the nationally recognized Electrical NOCTI test.

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours
Fine Art or Humanities* 3 Hours
*Choose from art appreciation, art history, humanities, literature, music appreciation, philosophy, religion, or theatre appreciation.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6-7 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math
Math or Natural Science* Elective 3-4 Hours

*Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, or physical science.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 5 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
History or Social/Behaviorial Science* 3 Hours
*Choose from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 54 Hours

ELT 100 - Applied Electronic Computation 3 Hours or
ILT 100 - Applied Electronic Computations 3 Hours *
ELT 111 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hours
or
ILT 106 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hours *
ELT 112 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hours
or
ILT 107 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hours *
ELT 117 - AC/DC Machines 3 Hours or
ILT 167 - AC/DC Machinery and Controls I 3 Hours *
ELT 206 - OSHA Safety Standards 3 Hours or
WKO 110 - NCCER Core 3 Hours: 2T, 1L
ELT 209 - Motor Controls I 3 Hours or
ILT 197 - Motor Controls I 3 Hours *
ELT 230 - Programmable Controls 6 Hours
or
ILT 194 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Hours and *
ILT 276 - Elements of Industrial Control II 3 Hours and *
ILT 277 - Elements of Industrial Control II Lab 2 Hours *
ELT 110 - Wiring Methods 3 Hours
ELT 114 - Residential Wiring Methods 3 Hours
ELT 118 - Commercial/Industrial Wiring I 3 Hours
ELT 217 - Transformers 3 Hours
ELT 241 - National Electric Code 3 Hours
ELT 242 - Journeyman-Master Prep Exam 3 Hours
ELT 246 - Advanced Electrical Raceways 3 Hours
ILT 115 - Advanced Industrial Controls 3 Hours
ILT 116 - Advanced Industrial Controls Lab 2 Hours