Combined Colleges: 2014-2015 Catalog - Degree Plans - Electrical Technology

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Program: Electrical Technology
Degree Plan: Electrical Technology AAS

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This degree plan includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014.
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(Associate In Applied Sciences Degree)

North Lake only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ELECTRICAL.15

The Electrical Technology program prepares the student for career opportunities by developing technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to enter or advance in the electrical technology field.

Students wishing to earn an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree with a major in Electrical Technology must complete all of the courses listed below.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

++Elective	Natural Science	4
ELPT 1311	Basic Electrical Theory	3
CNBT 1371	Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
ELPT 1329	Residential Wiring	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR	(3)
SPCH 1321	Business and Professional Communication	(3)
		16

SEMESTER II

ELPT 1325	National Electrical Code I	3
+Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
IEIR 1312	Distribution Systems	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		12

SEMESTER III

ELPT 1345	Commercial Wiring	3
ELPT 2443	Electrical Systems Design	4
CNBT 1359	Project Scheduling	3
ELPT 1341	Motor Control	3
DFTG 1309	Basic Computer-Aided Drafting OR	3
ENGR 1304	Engineering Graphics I	(3)
		16

SEMESTER IV

ELPT 2437	Electrical Planning and Estimating	4
CNBT 2315	Construction Specifications and Contracts	3
ELTN 1380	Cooperative Education - Electrician OR	3
ELPT 1391	Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General	(3)
POFT 2312	Business Correspondence and Communication	3
+++Elective	Social/Behavioral Science	3
		16

Minimum Hours Required

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++Natural Science Elective--must select a four-credit hour course from the AAS Core Options for Natural Sciences.

+++Social/Behavioral Science--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.