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Electrical Systems Technology (AAS) A35130TE
Purpose
The Electrical 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, digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, 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.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Electrical Systems Technology curriculum.
| Program Curriculum | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | |||||
| 1st Year | First Semester (FALL) | |||||
| Course | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Work | Credit |
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| Second Semester (SPRING) | ||||||
| Course | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Work | Credit |
| ENG 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ELN 229 | Industrial Electronics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Summer Session | ||||||
| Course | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Work | Credit |
| ELN 133 | Digital Electronics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to PLC | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DFT 119 | Basic-CAD | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester Total | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2nd Year | Third Semester (FALL) | |||||
| Course | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Work | Credit |
| ELC 228 | PLC Applications | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ELN 231 | Industrial Controls | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ELN 232 | Intro to Microprocessors | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester (SPRING) | ||||||
| Course | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Work | Credit |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELN 275 | Troubleshooting | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ELC 220 | Photovoltaic Sys. Tech | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELC 229 | Applications Project | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester Total | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
For a printable Program Checklist click the link below:
A35130TE Electrical Systems Tech – Technician – Catalog 2016-2017 With Notes
A35130TE Electrical Systems Technology (AAS) 2015-16
