Electrical Systems Technology (A35130)
Associate in Applied Science
The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Course work, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
Course Sequence
| Fall Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| BPR 135 | Schematics and Diagrams | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy (or higher) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | 8 | 12 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculation | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 11 | 10 | ||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| BPR 130 | Blueprint Reading Construction | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ELN 231 | Industrial Controls | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ELN 110 | Survey of Electronics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ELC 233 | Energy Management | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ELN 260 | Programmable Logic Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 7 | 10 | ||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| ELC 228 | PLC Applications | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ATR 212 | Industrial Robots | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ELC 213 | Instrumentation | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts or Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | 5 | 13 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ELC 229 | Applications Project | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts or Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 68 | |||
| Communication Elective – Choose one of the following: UGETC: COM 110, COM 120, ENG 110, ENG 111 | ||||
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Choose one of the following: UGETC: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240 Gen Ed: HUM 115, REL 110 | ||||
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Choose one of the following: UGETC: ANT 210, ECO 251, ECO 252, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210 Gen Ed: HIS 121, HIS 122, SOC 213 | ||||
Employment Competencies
1. Construct commercial wiring circuits
2. Use and program PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
3. Apply industrial motor control principals
4. Apply AC/DC electrical theory
Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork – The ability to work effectively with others, especially to analyze situations, establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks.
Communication – The ability to effectively exchange ideas and information with others through oral, written, or visual means.
Integrity and Professionalism – Workplace behaviors that relate to ethical standards, honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, self-control, criticism and demeanor.
Problem-solving – The ability to identify problems and potential causes while developing and implementing practical action plans for solutions.
Initiative and Dependability – Workplace behaviors that relate to seeking out new responsibilities, establishing and meeting goals, completing tasks, following directions, complying with rules, and consistent reliability.
Information processing – The ability to acquire, evaluate, organize, manage, and interpret information.
Adaptability and Lifelong Learning – The ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills and adapt to changing technologies, methods, processes, work environments, organizational structures and management practices.
Entrepreneurship – The knowledge and skills necessary to create opportunities and develop as an employee or self-employed business owner.
