This curriculum prepares students for jobs in industry as electrical/electronic technicians. Students develop the practical skills needed to work with electrical machinery, electric and electronic machine control devices, and other electronic equipment. The course work emphasizes electrical and electronics and includes theory and lab experience in troubleshooting, circuitry, industrial electronics, electrical machinery and electrical construction practices, as well as programmable logic control (PLC). Graduates will also have the background needed to progress to a four-year technology program.
Effective Fall 2024
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Electrical Technology
Career Opportunities
Industrial technician, field service technician, electronic apparatus troubleshooter, electrical laboratory technician, electrical engineering technologist, design assistant, electrical layout facilitator, technical writer.
Recommended High School Subjects
Two years of algebra and one year of physical science (physics recommended). Electrical trade courses are desirable, but not necessary.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- demonstrate knowledge of electrical principles and laws through the use of mathematical formulas to solve electrical problems in both direct and alternating current equipment and systems.
- develop schematic and wiring diagrams using a CAD program and transform them into functioning systems that comply with the National Electrical Code and/or other specifications.
- communicate electrical and technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- demonstrate knowledge of general and OSHA safety practices.
- operate test equipment and instrumentation to analyze, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical/electronic circuits, systems, and equipment.
- demonstrate knowledge and theory of single- and three-phase power and distribution systems used in residential and industrial settings.
- explain the theory, mechanics, and control of rotating machinery.
- demonstrate basic knowledge of local area network concepts to install, configure and initially troubleshoot existing network cabling and hardware.
- demonstrate knowledge of microprocessor-based industrial control devices such as PLC and electrical drives.
- apply knowledge of networkable and analog input and output devices as used by PLC’s.
- explain the theory, operation, and troubleshooting of solid-state electronic systems and devices.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ELT111 | Direct Current Fundamentals | 5 | 4 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT114 | Residential Electrical Theory | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT115 | Residential Electrical Lab | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT100 | Topics of Construction Safety | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MTH123 | Technical Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
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| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT120 | Construction Lab II-Commercial | 5 | 3 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ELT122 | Alternating Current Fundamentals | 5 | 4 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT130 | Electrical Drawing & Print Reading | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT227 | Industrial Motor Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT235 | Industrial Electronics | 6 | 4 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT245 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT254 | Industrial Power & Control Systems | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT249 | Programmable Logic Control Input/Output Devices | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
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| AAP | Core Applied Arts Perspective | 3 | S | AAP | |||
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| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
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| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
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| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| ELT221 | Applied Industrial Networking Essentials | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||