Electrical Technology, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
The use of electrical technology in residential, commercial and industrial applications continues to grow rapidly. Electricians install and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including lighting, appliances, climate control, security and communications.
JCCC offers a 64-credit-hour associate of applied science degree program and a 29-credit-hour vocational certificate program. Both programs emphasize hands-on training integrated with a knowledge of theory and study of the National Electrical Code that prepares students to take a national licensure exam.
The associate of applied science degree program prepares students to enter the electrical trade in four types of electrical occupations: residential, commercial, industrial and maintenance. The program also prepares students for continued education in electrical contracting/management, electrical design and industrial/electronic controls.
(Major Code 2260; CIP Code 46.0302)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELTE 122 | National Electrical Code I | 4 |
| ELTE 125 | Residential Wiring Methods | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 | ||
| ELTE 123 | Electromechanical Systems | 4 |
| INDT 125 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Electives | 4 | |
| ELTE 200 | Commercial Wiring Methods | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 | ||
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 | ||
| MATH 130 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on the math assessment test | ||
| CPCA 105 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 15
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science and/or Economics Elective | 3 | |
| DRAF 129 | Interpreting Architectural Drawings | 2 |
| ELTE 205 | Industrial Electrical Wiring | 4 |
| Prerequisite: ELTE 122 or ELTE 125 or ELTE 200 | ||
| ELTE 210 | Code Certification Review | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELTE 122 | ||
| ELTE 271 | Electrical Internship I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: department approval | ||
| HPER 200 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |
Total Semester Hours: 17
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Electives | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 123 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 | ||
| ELTE 215 | Generators, Transformers and Motors | 4 |
| Prerequisites: ELTE 123 and one of the following: ELTE 122 or ELTE 125 or ELTE 200 or equivalent experience and department approval | ||
| CET 105 | Construction Methods | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELTE 291 | Independent Study | 1-7 |
| CPCA 128 | PC Applications: MS Office | 3 |
| DRAF 120 | Introduction to Drafting | 2 |
| DRAF 130 | Introduction to CAD Concepts - AutoCAD | 3 |
| Prerequisite: DRAF 120 or department approval | ||
| DRAF 250 | Electrical Drafting | 3 |
| Prerequisites: Either MATH 133 or MATH 130 and either DRAF 230 or ENGR 131 | ||
| ELEC 120 | Introduction to Electronics | 3 |
| ELEC 125 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
| ELEC 131 | Introduction to Sensors and Actuators | 3 |
| ELEC 133 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| ELEC 165 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 133 | ||
| ELEC 185 | LAN Cabling and Installation | 3 |
| ELTE 202 | Electrical Estimating | 3 |
| Prerequisites: ELTE 122 and ELTE 125 or ELTE 200 or department approval | ||
| HVAC 121 | Basic Principles of HVAC | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 | ||
| MFAB 121 | Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW I) | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: MFAB 120 or MFAB 127 | ||
| BUS 140 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| ENTR 142 | Fast Trac Business Plan | 3 |
| RRT 165 | Railroad Safety, Quality and Environment | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 64