Electrical Technologies Certificate
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The Electrical Technologies Certificate program is designed to upgrade skills or prepare the student with entry-level knowledge and skills in electronic theory and circuitry. The student will be trained in using equipment essential for employment in communication, industrial electronics, radio/television, and other electronic occupations. Completion of this certificate can prepare students for industry-wide certification. The Electrical Technologies Certificate can also be used toward an Associate of Applied Science in Technology Degree.
Program Outcomes
- Understand basic electrical circuits.
- Understand AC and DC circuitry by designing, drawing, building, and troubleshooting these circuits.
- Learn to reference the National Electric Code for electrical questions.
- Understand motor controls by designing, drawing, building, and troubleshooting these circuits.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 31.00 | |
| BASIC ELECTRICITY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO AC/DC CIRCUITS 1 | ||
| RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGY 1 | ||
| INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING 1 | ||
| INTRO TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1 | ||
| ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS I 1 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS 1 | ||
| MATH FOR TECHNICIANS I 1 | ||
or MATH-151 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| Total Credits | 31.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
Note: No course below 100 level will be applied to this certificate
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 05/14/2020
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC-110 | BASIC ELECTRICITY | 4.00 |
| ELEC-116 | RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGY | 4.00 |
| ELEC-119 | INTRO TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE | 4.00 |
| MATHEMATICS | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| ELEC-111 | INTRODUCTION TO AC/DC CIRCUITS | 4.00 |
| ELEC-117 | INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING | 4.00 |
| ELEC-120 | ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS I | 4.00 |
| Credits | 12.00 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| ELEC-122 | INTRODUCTION TO MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS | 4.00 |
| Credits | 4.00 | |
| Total Credits | 31.00 | |