Electrical Systems Technology Diploma (D35130)
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.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| BAT 131 | Fire Control System Automation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| BAT 141 | Security System Fundamentals |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity |
3
|
6
| 5 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NET 113 | Home Automation Systems |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 31
General Education Courses
Communications: Select One
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
General Education: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 6-7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Day Sequence
Fall Semester
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity |
3
|
6
| 5 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| NET 113 | Home Automation Systems |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
17
| 17 |
Spring Semester
| BAT 131 | Fire Control System Automation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| BAT 141 | Security System Fundamentals |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| | General Education Course* |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
16-18
| 17-18 |
Summer Term
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
2
| 3 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Night Sequence
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity |
3
|
6
| 5 |
| | General Education Course* |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7
|
9-11
| 10-11 |
Spring Semester
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
6
| 7 |
Summer Term
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
2
| 3 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| NET 113 | Home Automation Systems |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4
|
8
| 7 |
Spring Semester
| BAT 131 | Fire Control System Automation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4
|
8
| 7 |
Summer Term
| BAT 141 | Security System Fundamentals |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
2
| 3 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38