This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Coursework, 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Electrical Systems Technology Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Interpret electrical prints, schematics, and diagrams.
- Identify National Electric Code requirements for electrical projects to ensure compliance.
- Construct the wiring system for residential and commercial projects.
- Troubleshoot and repair electric motors and controls.
- Demonstrate professional skills and safety behaviors expected in the electrical industry.
Electrical Systems Technology Checklist
Fall Semester I
Select One Course: CIS-110, DFT-119
Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 3 | | 0 | 5 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 2 | | 0 | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 1 | | 0 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
Spring Semester I
Select One Math Course: MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-171
Select Three Credit Hours Program Electives from the following prefixes: AHR, ALT, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CSC, CST, CTI, DFT, ELC, HYD, ISC, MEC, MNT, SPA-111, WBL, WLD (Maximum of 9 credits per subject, except WBL max. 8 credit hours)
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 2 | | 0 | 4 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 2 | | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Summer Semester I
Select Three Credit Hours Program Electives from the following prefixes: AHR, ALT, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CSC, CST, CTI, DFT, ELC, HYD, ISC, MEC, MNT, SPA-111, WBL, WLD (Maximum of 9 credits per subject, except WBL max. 8 credit hours)
| ELC-121 | Electrical Estimating | 1 | | 0 | 2 |
| ELC-128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Fall Semester II
Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114
Select Five Credit Hours Program Electives from the following prefixes: AHR, ALT, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CSC, CST, CTI, DFT, ELC, HYD, ISC, MEC, MNT, SPA-111, WBL, WLD (Maximum of 9 credits per subject, except WBL max. 8 credit hours)
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 1 | | 0 | 2 |
| ELC-130 | Advanced Motors and Controls | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring Semester II
Select One Course from the Humanities/Fine Arts Courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221
Select One Course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Courses: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225
Select Six Credit Hours Program Electives from the following prefixes: AHR, ALT, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CSC, CST, CTI, DFT, ELC, HYD, ISC, MEC, MNT, SPA-111, WBL, WLD (Maximum of 9 credits per subject, except WBL max. 8 credit hours)
Total Credit Hours: 64-65