Electrical Technology Certificate

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.

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

• COM 100 - Introductory Technical English I 3 Hrs. or
• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.

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

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• MAH 101 - Introductory Mathematics I 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs.

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• CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

Technical Concentration and Electives: 44 Semester Hours

• ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1 Hr.

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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 110 - Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
• ELT 114 - Residential Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
• ELT 117 - AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs.
• ELT 118 - Commercial/Industrial Wiring I 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 209 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs. or
• ILT 197 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 212 - Motor Control II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 221 - Electronics for Electricians 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 231 - Programmable Controls I 3 Hrs. or
• ILT 194 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 241 - National Electric Code 3 Hrs.

Electives: 6 Semester Hours

Recommended Electives:

• ELT 115 - Residential Wiring Methods II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 122 - Advanced AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs.
• ELT 181 - Special Topics in Electrical Technology 3 Hrs.
• ELT 194 - Practicum/Intern/CO-OP 3 Hrs.
• ELT 200 - Special Projects 3 Hrs.
• ELT 206 - OSHA Safety Standards 3 Hrs.
• ELT 224 - Security and Alarm Systems 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.

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 56