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The Electrical Technology three-year track is designed for students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the regular two-year Electrical Technology program. This will allow students to improve their reading, writing and mathematics skills through Academic Services Center classes. The three-year track will help students be successful in completing the Electrical Technology curriculum, with lighter class loads, over a longer period of time. It also can meet the needs of students who need to work while attending school.
The Electrical Technology program gives students the skills necessary for successful employment in the electrical industry. Electrical Technology includes in-depth study of electrical theory, applied math, code study and residential wiring. A substantial amount of hands-on experience is provided. Our six laboratories contain AutoCAD, test equipment, electric motors, magnetic motor starters, programmable controllers, electronic devices and residential wiring for both options listed below.
In addition to the above, the Electrical Construction option gives students the background necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring on residential, commercial and industrial construction sites. Graduates of this option are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s modern equipment and wiring systems. This option includes planning and estimating, commercial wiring and advanced code study.
In addition to the first paragraph above, the Industrial Electrical option gives students the background necessary to enter many areas in the electrical industry. Graduates of this option find employment as maintenance technicians for manufacturing firms, power companies and processing plants. They also have opportunities to work as engineering aids or technicians in the design, manufacturing and sales of electrical apparatus. This option includes digital electronics, robotics, pneumatics and solid-state motor drives.
While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may continue their education by returning for an additional year to combine Electrical Technology with Electronics Technology. Students may also transfer to four-year colleges and universities for bachelor’s degrees in programs such as Construction Management or Industrial Technology.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECAL 101 | Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
| ECAL 102 | Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
| ECAL 103 | Electrical Code Study | 4 |
| ECAL 111 | Electric Meters and Motors | 3 |
| ECAL 133 | Basic Wiring | 3 |
| ECAL 137 | Electrical Drafting | 2 |
| ECAL 201 | Alternating Current Theory | 5 |
| ECAL 205 | Electrical Design and Lighting | 3 |
| ECAL 211 | AC Measurements | 4 |
| ECAL 223 | Electronic Devices | 4 |
| ECAL 241 | Basic Motor Controls | 3 |
| ECAL 243 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| Electrical Construction courses | ||
| ECAL 203 | Advanced Electrical Code Study | 3 |
| ECAL 204 | Electrical Planning and Estimating | 4 |
| ECAL 233 | Commercial Wiring Lab | 3 |
| Industrial Electrical courses | ||
| ECAL 224 | Automated Industrial Controls | 5 |
| ECAL 244 | Electric Machines and Solid-State Drives | 5 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| ASC 075 | College Study Skills | 1 |
| ASC 082 | Effective Reading | 2 |
| ASC 083 | Speed Reading | 1 |
| ASC 087 | College Writing Prep | 3 |
| ASC 088 | Composition Lab (Used twice T.2 cr.) | 1 |
| ASC 091 | Pre-Algebra | 2 |
| ASC 093 | Pre-Trigonometry | 1 |
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 2 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications or | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II (3) | |
| MATH 132 | Technical Algebra I | 2 |
| MATH 134 | Technical Algebra II | 2 |
| MATH 136 | Technical Trigonometry | 2 |
| Wellness elective(s) | 2 | |
| PSYC 100 | Human Relations in Organizations | 2 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: | 84 | |
| Suggested sequence of study | ||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |
| ASC 075 | ASC 083 | |
| ASC 082 | ASC 087 | |
| ASC 091 | CIS 101 | |
| ASC 093 | ECAL 111 | |
| ECAL 103 | MATH 132 | |
| ECAL 133 | MATH 136 | |
| (Wellness electives) | ||
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester | |
| ASC 088 | ASC 088 | |
| ECAL 101 | ECAL 102 | |
| ECAL 137 | ECAL 241 | |
| ENGL 110 | ENGL 105 or 120 | |
| MATH 134 | PSYC 100 | |
| Fifth Semester | Sixth Semester | |
| ECAL 201 | ECAL 205 | |
| ECAL 211 | ||
| ECAL 223 | ||
| ECAL 243 | ||
| Electrical Construction | Industrial Electrical | |
| ECAL 203 | ECAL 224 | |
| ECAL 204 | ECAL 244 | |
| ECAL 233 | ||
High school graduate or G.E.D. The three-year track is designed for those students who do not meet the admission requirements for the regular two-year Electrical Technology program. Please see Electrical Technology. Helpful courses for this program are algebra, trigonometry, computer literacy and communications.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology.
