Electrical Systems Technology
A 35 13 0 Associate of Applied Science Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 53023
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 (PLC), 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 Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, the Electrical Systems Technology degree, a graduate should be able to: • Interpret electrical prints, schematics and diagrams • Wire a residential and commercial structure • Wire an industrial structure • Repair electric motors and controls • Maintain industrial PLCs • Ensure electrical work complies with the National Electric Code • Demonstrate the professional employability skills that are expected in the workplace while maintaining safety Fall Semester I ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity ELC 113 Residential Wiring ELC 125 Diagrams and Schematics ELC 126 Electrical Computations ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Total
Fall Semester II ELC 130 Advanced Motors/Controls 3 ELN 133 Digital Electronics 4 ELN 229 Industrial Electronics 4 ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective3 3 Total 16 Spring Semester II ELC 128 Introduction to PLC 3 HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 PCI 162 Instrumentation Controls 3 – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 3 Total 12 Total credit hours required for degree: 67 Communications Electives COM 110 COM 231 ENG 114 1
Math Electives MAT 110 MAT 121 PHY 110 PHY 121 2
Social/Behavioral Science Electives ECO 251 PSY 150 SOC 210 3
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Humanities/Fine Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115 PHI 240
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Spring Semester I ELC 114 Commercial Wiring 4 ELC 117 Motors and Controls 4 ELC 118 National Electrical Code 2 – – Communications Elective1 3 – – Math Elective2 3 Total 16 Summer Semester I ELC 115 Industrial Wiring ELC 119 NEC Calculations Total
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