Electrical Systems Technology Diploma (D35130)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during daytime hours and evening courses are offered on demand. Minimum time for completion: Daytime – two semesters full-time attendance. The Diploma is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

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.

General Education Courses:

English/Communications:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses:

BPR 111 - Print Reading Credit Hours: 2
ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
ELC 113 - Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
OR
ELC 115 - Industrial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
ELC 118 - National Electrical Code Credit Hours: 2
ELC 119 - NEC Calculations Credit Hours: 2
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credit Hours: 3
WBL 110 - World of Work Credit Hours: 1

Major Course Electives:

Students are required to take one course from the following:

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3
ELC 128 - Intro to PLC Credit Hours: 3
ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics Credit Hours: 4

Total Credit Hours Required: 36/37

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or Mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.