Electrical Systems Technology (A35130TE), 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 handson, 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
CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
ELC 113 - Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 4
ELC 118 - National Electrical Code Credit Hours: 2
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 18 | Credit Hours 17

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

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 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 115 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 14

Fifth Semester (Spring)

ATR 280 - Robotic Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4
ELN 275 - Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 2
ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech Credit Hours: 3
ELC 229 - Applications Project Credit Hours: 2
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 11 | Credit Hours 17

Total Credit Hours 72

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , REL 110 , REL-211, REL-212 or REL 221 .
The Social/Behavioral elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ECO 151 , ECO 251 , ECO 252 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , HIS 132 , POL 120 , PSY 118 , PSY 150 , SOC 210 , SOC 213 or SOC-220.