Electrical Technology, A.A.S.

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology program teaches the theories and principles of the operation of electrical appliances, equipment, and machines; the installation and maintenance of motors, transformers, industrial controls, and programmable logic controllers; and preparation for journeyman electrician examination. A variety of related laboratory projects allow 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.

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Semester Hours

• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.

Area II- Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Semester Hours

• SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
• SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 9-10 Semester Hours

• MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs.

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• CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs. or demonstrated computer literacy skills or the integration of computer proficiencies within a required discipline-specific course.

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• Computer Science, Math or Natural Science Elective 3-4 Hrs.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Semester Hours

Choose from:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 53 Semester Hours

• ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1-2 Hrs.
• ELT 110 - Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 111 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hrs. or
• ILT 106 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hrs.

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• ELT 112 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hrs. or
• ILT 107 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hrs.

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• ELT 114 - Residential Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
• ELT 115 - Residential Wiring Methods II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 117 - AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs.
• ELT 118 - Commercial/Industrial Wiring I 3 Hrs.
• ELT 122 - Advanced AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs.
• ELT 206 - OSHA Safety Standards 3 Hrs.
• ELT 209 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs.
• ELT 212 - Motor Control II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 221 - Electronics for Electricians 3 Hrs.
• ELT 231 - Programmable Controls I 3 Hrs.
• ELT 232 - Programmable Controls II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 241 - National Electric Code 3 Hrs.

Electives: 3 Semester Hours

Recommended Electives

• ELT 181 - Special Topics in Electrical Technology 3 Hrs.
• ELT 192 - Practicum/Intern/CO-OP 1 Hr.
• ELT 193 - Practicum/Intern/CO-OP 2 Hrs.
• ELT 194 - Practicum/Intern/CO-OP 3 Hrs.
• ELT 242 - Journeyman-Master Prep Exam 3 Hrs.
• ELT 243 - Electrical Cost Estimating 3 Hrs.
• ELT 244 - Conduit Bending and Installation 3 Hrs.
• WKO 107 - Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Hr.

Total Hours Required for Degree: 75