Electrical Technology Certificate

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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. Students will have an opportunity to take the nationally recognized Electrical NOCTI test.

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

COM 100 - Introductory Technical English I 3 Hrs. or
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.
SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.
MAH 101 - Introductory Mathematics I 3 Hrs. or
MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs.
CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

Technical Concentration and Electives: 44 Semester Hours

Core Courses: 28 Hrs.
ELT 111 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hrs. or
ILT 106 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hrs.
ELT 112 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hrs. or
ILT 107 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hrs.
ELT 114 - Residential Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
ELT 115 - Residential Wiring Methods II 3 Hrs.
ELT 110 - Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
ELT 118 - Commercial/Industrial Wiring I 3 Hrs.
ELT 117 - AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs. or
ILT 167 - AC/DC Machinery and Controls I 3 Hrs.
ELT 209 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs. or
ILT 197 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs.
Required Elective Courses: 13 Hrs.
ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1 Hr.
ELT 212 - Motor Control II 3 Hrs.
ELT 221 - Electronics for Electricians 3 Hrs.
ELT 231 - Programmable Controls I 3 Hrs. or
ILT 194 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Hrs.
ELT 241 - National Electric Code 3 Hrs. or
ILT 231 - National Electrical Code 3 Hrs.

Electives: 6 Semester Hours

Recommended Electives:

Recommended Additional Electives: 3 Hrs.

Depends on Availability
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 206 - OSHA Safety Standards 3 Hrs.
ELT 217 - Transformers 3 Hrs.
ELT 223 - Cable Splicing and Installation 3 Hrs.
ELT 232 - Programmable Controls II 3 Hrs. or
ILT 196 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Hrs.
ILT 239 - Certification Preparation 3 Hrs.
ELT 242 - Journeyman-Master Prep Exam 3 Hrs.
ELT 244 - Conduit Bending and Installation 3 Hrs.

Electrical Technology Certificate