ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

(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.ELECT.CONSTRUCT

In partnership with the Dallas Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program will prepare students for employment as a Journeyman Electrician. Successful completion of all phases of the curriculum and the on-the-job training prepares the student for numerous career opportunities in the field of Electrical Construction. In addition to providing the specified technical skills and knowledge required to be successful in the industry, this program also covers skills in other related areas such as organization and planning, supervision, and problem-solving and decision-making.

Electrical Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for the Natural 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.

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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

North Lake only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: CERT.ELECT.CONST

In partnership with the Dallas Electrical joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program provides a one-year certificate in Electrical when the students complete the technical and on-the-job training outlined in the certificate for Electrical listed below. Topics include: electrical theory, fundamentals of electrical, electrical job information, electrical calculations, circuits and systems, commercial and industrial wiring, motor controls, basic motor controls with an emphasis on safety.

Electrical Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ELTN 1470	Electrical Construction I	4
ELTN 1471	Electrical Construction II	4
ELTN 1472	Electrical Construction III	4
ELTN 1473	Electrical Construction IV	4
		16

SEMESTER II

ELTN 1474	Electrical Construction V	4
ELTN 1475	Electrical Construction VI	4
ELTN 1476	Electrical Construction VII	4
		12

SEMESTER III

ELTN 1477	Electrical Construction VIII	4
ELTN 1478	Electrical Construction IX	4
ELTN 1479	Electrical Construction X	4
		12

Minimum Hours Required

40

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.

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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Gainful Employment Information

(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.11

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

ELPT 1215	Electrical Calculations I AND	2
++Elective	Natural Science OR	4
MATH 1314	College Algebra	(3)
ELPT 1411	Basic Electrical Theory	4
ELPT 1221	Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools	2
IEIR 1412	Distribution Systems	4
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		16-19

SEMESTER II

ELPT 1341	Motor Control	3
ELPT 1329	Residential Wiring	3
CNBT 1371	Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
ELPT 1325	National Electrical Code I	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		15

SEMESTER III

ELPT 1345	Commercial Wiring	3
ELPT 1357	Industrial Wiring	3
ELPT 2443	Electrical Systems Design	4
CNBT 1359	Project Scheduling	3
+Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		16

SEMESTER IV

ELPT 2437	Electrical Planning and Estimating	4
CNBT 2315	Construction Specifications and Contracts	3
ELTN 1380	Cooperative Education - Electrician	3
+++Elective	Social/Behavioral Science	3
		13

Minimum Hours Required

60-63

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

++Natural Science Elective--must be selected 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.

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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

North Lake only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.ELECT.TECH.11

Completion of all courses listed below qualifies a student for a Certificate in Electrical Technology. The courses may be taken in any order after consultation with the instructor.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ELPT 1215	Electrical Calculations I AND	2
ECOL 1305	People and Their Environment OR	3
MATH 1314	College Algebra	(3)
ELPT 1411	Basic Electrical Theory	4
ELPT 1221	Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools	2
IEIR 1412	Distribution Systems	4
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		16-18

SEMESTER II

ELPT 1341	Motor Control	3
ELPT 1329	Residential Wiring	3
CNBT 1371	Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
ELPT 1325	National Electrical Code I	3
ELTN 1380	Cooperative Education - Electrician	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		18

Minimum Hours Required

34-36

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.

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