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Electrical Systems Technology Diploma - (D35130)

This curriculum is designed to provide training for people interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in commercial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, power distribution, circuits, switches, enclosures, panels, fuses, and circuit breakers. 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.

Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.

Plan of Study

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AHR 111HVACR Electricity

3

ELC 112DC/AC Electricity

5

ELC 114Commercial Wiring

4

ISC 112Industrial Safety

2

*Mathematics Elective - Please see the table below.

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ELC 125Diagrams and Schematics

2

ELC 119NEC Calculations

2

ELC 213Instrumentation

4

ELC 117Motors and Controls

4

ELN 260Programmable Logic Controllers

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PTE 110Pathway to Employment - Construction

3

**Communications Elective - Please see the table below.

3

Total Credit Hours:5

*Mathematics Elective - Choose one of the following:

UGETC:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

Gen Ed:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

3

MAT 112Technical Mathematics

3

**Communication Elective - Choose one of the following:

UGETC:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

Gen Ed:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 110Workplace Writing Essentials

3

Total Credit Hours: 38-39