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Electrical Technology
A two-year program leading to an Associate in Engineering degree
"My
professors tell us real-life stories of their work experiences in the
electrical field. They love what they do...it's obvious."
Dominic '03
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The Electrical Technology program prepares students for a variety of
choices in the electrical field. From the designing of construction
projects in residential, commercial, and industrial areas to the
completion of these projects, students experience all phases of an
electrical project. A ten-hour OSHA course provides students with an
understanding of job site safety. Students are awarded hours by the
Board of Electricians towards work experience, and also hours toward
the requirement of education that is needed for licensure as a
journeyman electrician.
Experienced personnel in the trades, as well as state regulators, such
as the Board of Electricians and the Division of Apprentice Training
assures that the program is aggressive and ever-changing, with new
methods and technology. In addition, our material is constantly updated
to conform to the National Electrical Code, which changes every three
years. Graduates of our program have many career options, including
electrical technicians, field service representatives, quality control
technicians, field systems support positions.
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured to provide a broad education, with
students taking many courses in the electrical field, as well as in the
electronics field. Some of these courses include: DC and AC circuits,
electrical design and layout, lighting design, estimation,
telecommunications wiring, and security and fire alarm technology.
Hands-on experience constitutes approximately half of the time required
for this program.
Facilities
The Electrical Department has two laboratories, which are equipped to
provide students ample and meaningful hands-on experience in the
electrical field. The two labs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the basics of wiring, as well as the proper methods of
application to the many theoretical principles of motors, transformers,
telecommunications, and industrial electronics.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, the graduate will be able to:
- read, understand and follow the National Electrical Code
- solve basic electrical engineering technology problems,
e.g. short circuit calculations, selective coordination, voltage drops,
wire sizing, overcurrent protective devices
- perform basic service calculation, both standard and
optional methods for single and multi-family dwellings, stores, banks,
office buildings, and industrial buildings
- design motor circuits and motor controls
- mark up drawings according to specification sheets
- calculate and size transformers both single- and three-phase
- recognize different types of telecommunication's cable and networks
- understand fire and security systems
- take direction and responsibility
Faculty
John Murphy, Chair
Insrtuctor Staff: Ronald Dion
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Degree Requirements for Electrical
Technology
Technical Courses: 36 Credits
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Hours Per Week
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Course #
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Course Title |
Credits
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Class
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Lab
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CT100
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Computer Applications
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3
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2
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2
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EE110
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DC Circuits |
4
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3
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3
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EE213
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AC Circuits |
4
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3
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3
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EL128
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Intro to Security and Fire Alarm Technology |
3
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3
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0
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EL126
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Electrical Design and Layout I
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3
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2
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2
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| EL216 |
Intro to Electronics
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4
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3
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2
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EL227
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Electrical Design
and Layout II |
4
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3
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2
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| EL238 |
Lighting Design and
Estimating |
4
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4
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0
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| EL240 |
Electrical Machinery |
3 |
3 |
2 |
| EL242 |
Telecommunications Wiring |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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General Studies Courses:
33 Credits |
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Hours Per Week |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Class |
Lab |
| CTxxx
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Computer Elective |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| EN130
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College
Composition I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| EN140 |
College
Composition II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| HU/SS |
Elective |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| HU/SS |
Elective |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| HU/SS
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Elective |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| MA105 |
Technical Math I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| MA120 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PH212
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Physics
I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PH215 |
Physics
I Lab |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| PH213 |
Physics
II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PH225
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Physics
II Lab |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| SK101 |
Freshman
Seminar |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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| Semester
1 |
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| EE110 |
DC Circuits |
| CT100 |
Computer
Applications |
| MA105 |
Technical Math I |
| EN130 |
College
Composition I |
| HU/SS |
Elective |
| SK101 |
Freshman
Seminar |
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| Semester
2 |
| MA120 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
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| EL-128 |
Introduction
to Security and Fire Alarm Technology |
| EL-126
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Electrical
Design and Layout I |
| EN140 |
College
Composition II |
| HU/SS |
Elective |
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| Semester
3 |
| CTxxx
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Computer Elective |
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| EL216
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Introduction
to Electronics |
| EL227 |
Electrical
Design and Layout II |
| EE213 |
AC Circuits |
| PH212 |
Physics
I |
| PH215 |
Physics
I Lab |
| Semester
4 |
| EL238 |
Lighting
Design and Estimating |
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| EL242 |
Telecommunications Wiring |
| EL240
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Electrical
Machinery |
| HU/SS
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Elective |
| PH213 |
Physics
II |
| PH225 |
Physics
II Lab |
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