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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Electrical Technology, Certificate

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.

Prerequisite/Corequisite 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: 3 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 2 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 46 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 or ILT Elective 3 Hours
ELT 209 - Motor Controls I 3 Hours or
ILT 197 - Motor Controls I 3 Hours *
ELT 241 - National Electric Code 3 Hours or
ILT 231 - National Electrical Code (NEC) 3 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 246 - Advanced Electrical Raceways 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
*Substituting ILT equivalent may result in accruing a greater number of credit hours than is required for Electrical Technology Certificate completion. ILT coursework does not include NCCER assessment.

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 57 Hours