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Electrical TechnologyAAS (ELEC)

This curriculum provides both theoretical and "hands-on" knowledge of current electrical/electronic devices and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on the proper use of test instruments and diagnostic devices using state-of-the-art computer programs and equipment. This program can also lead to transfer to senior institutions in related technology or engineering technology. Required and recommended high school preparation: Course I required. Recommended: Three years of mathematics, electricity, electronics, physics.

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Cr. Course TitleCourse Code
1-4 Freshman ExperienceHrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Writing IEng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3 Writing IIEng 102, Eng 103, Eng 104, Eng 105, Eng 106, Eng 108, Eng 109 or Eng 110
7-8 Math CoursesMat 108, Mat 123, Mat 131 or Mat 132
4 General PhysicsPhy 107 or Phy 111
2 Physical Education 
6 Social Science Course 
3 Computer CourseCis 111, Cis 125 or Cis 143
4 Electricity I (Prereq/Coreq Req) (Fall Only)Tec 119
4 Electricity II (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Tec 120
3 Electrical Technology Fundamentals (Fall Only)Tec 103
3 Motors and Controls (Prereq Req) (Fall Only)Tec 223
3 Rotational Machinery (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Tec 236
3 Industrial Electronics (Prereq or Coreq Req) (Spring Only)Tec 241
3 Automation and Controls I (Prereq/Coreq Req) (Fall Only)Tec 250
3 Automation and Controls II (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Tec 251
3 Technical ElectiveCis 131, Tec 170 or Tec 178
6 ElectivesPhy 112 recommended for transfer

65 minimum credits required for graduation
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-4 Hrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Eng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
1  PED
3-4 Mat 108 or Mat 123
3 Tec 103
4 Tec 119
Second Semester
3  Social Science Elective
4 Mat 123 or Mat 131
3  Electives
4 Tec 120
3 Tec 236
Recommended Second Year
Third Semester
3 Cis 111, Cis 125 or Cis 143
3 Eng 102, Eng 103, Eng 104, Eng 105, Eng 106, Eng 108, Eng 109 or Eng 110
3 Tec 223
3 Tec 250
4 Phy 107 or Phy 111
Fourth Semester
3  Electives
3  Social Science Elective
3 Tec 241
3 Tec 251
3  TEC Electives (from list)
1  PED