Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook Program: Electrical Systems Technology (A35130BR), AAS

Electrical Systems Technology (A35130BR), AAS

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.

This Is Not a Transfer Program.

The BR, or Bridge program is intended for students who may be interested in pursuing a four-year degree in this field. THIS IS NOT A TRANSFER PROGRAM. However, the selection of Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will reduce the number of additional courses required for admission to the four-year institution. Before selecting this program, contact the four-year institution(s) in which you are interested to verify entrance requirements.

Admission to this program requires prior approval from the Industrial Technology Programs Department Chairperson.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
ELC 113 - Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 118 - National Electrical Code Credit Hours: 2
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 11 | Lab Hours 20 | Credit Hours 19

Second Semester (Spring)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics Credit Hours: 4
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 15 | Credit Hours 15

Third Semester (Summer Session)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
DFT 119 - Basic CAD Credit Hours: 2
ELC 128 - Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers Credit Hours: 3
ELN 133 - Digital Electronics Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 6 | Lab Hours 8 | Credit Hours 9

Fourth Semester (Fall)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ELC 228 - Programmable Logic Controllers Applications Project Credit Hours: 4
ELN 231 - Industrial Controls Credit Hours: 3
ELN 232 - Intro to Microprocessors Credit Hours: 4
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 14

Fifth Semester (Spring)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ELN 275 - Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 2
ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech Credit Hours: 3
ELC 229 - Applications Project Credit Hours: 2
PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
  • UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 11 | Credit Hours 17

    Total Credit Hours 74

    Additional Curriculum Notes

    1. The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240.
    2. The UGETC Social/Behavioral elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ECO 251, ECO 252, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210.
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