Electrical Systems Technology (A35130), AAS

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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

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
or CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
or ELC 112AB and ELC 112BB . See additional curriculum notes #4.
ELC 113 - Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 118 - National Electrical Code Credit Hours: 2
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 9-12 | Lab Hours 18-20 | Credit Hours 17-19

Second Semester (Spring)

ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics Credit Hours: 4
ENG 110 - Freshman Composition Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 15 | Credit Hours 15

Third Semester (Summer Session)

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)

ELC 115 - Industrial Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 228 - Programmable Logic Controllers Applications Project Credit Hours: 4
ELN 231 - Industrial Controls Credit Hours: 3
ENG 115 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 9 | Lab Hours 15 | Credit Hours 14

Fifth Semester (Spring)

AHR 111 - HVACR Electricity Credit Hours: 3
ATR 280 - Robotic Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4
ELN 275 - Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 2
ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 10 | Credit Hours 18

Total Credit Hours 73-75

Additional Curriculum Notes

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 , REL 211 , REL 212 .
The 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 , SOC 225 .
Students taking the Electrical Systems Technology Program AAS degree and choosing ENG 111, ENG-112 and MAT 171 have the option to continue their studies at a four-year university program that transfers Associate in Applied Science programs such as East Carolina University BS in Industrial Technology [Opens in a new window].
ELC 112AB + ELC 112BB = ELC 112 and are only offered at the Lumberton Correctional Institution (LCI).