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Associate in Applied Science Professional/Technical Program

     The Industrial Electrical Technology program provides a comprehensive two-year curriculum designed to prepare students for career opportunities as industrial electrical technicians. Students receive instruction in safety, electrical and electronic theory, process control, instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controllers.

     Today’s industrial electrician is a multi-faceted technician. Electrical and control system technologies are increasingly sophisticated and complex. The Industrial Electrical Technology program reflects the changing trends in the industrial climate while maintaining a broad-based curriculum blending theory and practical applications.

     Related instruction includes mathematics, technical drawing interpretation, computer applications, communications, preventive maintenance, safety, and first aid. This program is intended for individuals who are seeking entry level employment opportunities and those updating their skills.

     Interested students must work out courses and schedules with the IET program advisor.

Related instruction required for an Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Achievement

Course

Description

BUS 120

Human Relations on the Job

CMST 100

Human Communications

ENGL 109

Applied Technical Writing

FAD 150

Industrial First Aid

MAP 103

Applied Mathematics (MMT/IET)

 

First Year

Fall Quarter

Course Description Credits
CMAT 100 Human Communications**    4
ELC 101 Basic Electricity-DC Circuit Analysis    5
MMT 100 Introduction to Insustrial Safety and Health    3
MMT 101 Computer Applications for Maintenance Mechanics    2
MMT 102 Technical Drawing Interpretation*    3
MAP 103 Applied mathematics (MMT/IET)**    5

Winter Quarter
Course Description Credits
BUS 120 Human Relations on the Job**    4
ELC 102 Basic Electricity-AC Circuit Analysis    5
FAD 150 Industrial First Aid**    2
MMT 220 Introduction to Preventive/Predictive Maintenance    3

Spring Quarter
Course Description Credits
ELC 105 Industrial Electricity I (Motrs and Motor Controls)    5
ELC 107 Introduction to National Electrical Code    2
ELC 110 Industrial Electrical Installation Techniques    5
ELC 223 Electronics I (Principles)    5
ENGL 109 Applied Technical Writing**    3

*Tech Prep credit available
**Related instruction required for AAS degree and cetificate of Achievement

 

Second Year

Fall Quarter
Course Description Credits
ELC 108 Introduction to National Electrical Code II    2
ELC 150 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers    5
ELC 205 Industrial Electricity II    5
ELC 224 Electronics II (Applications)    5

Winter Quarter
Course Description Credits
ELC 109  Introduction to National Electricity III    2
ELC 170 Instrumentation II    5
ELC 225 Electronics III (Industrial)    5
ELC 250 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers II    5

Spring Quarter
Course Description Credits
ELC 215 Industrial Electricity III (VFD's & Soft Starts)    5
ELC 271 Instrumentation II & Control Actuators    5
ELC 295 Work Based Learning-or-Elective    4
ELC 297 Work Based Learning Seminar    1

**Related instrucion required for AAS degree and Cerificatie of Achievement