The Electrical Systems Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in residential and commercial electrical industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Electrical Systems Technology diploma and have the qualifications of a Residential and Commercial Electrician.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is not required for admission, but must be obtained before receiving a diploma from SGTC.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
IDFC 1007 Industrial Safety Procedures Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment.Topics include:introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Industrial Safety and Health 109.1, $80
2592 | 2 |
ELTR 1060 ELCT Prints, Schematics, & Symb Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, ISBN 978-0-826904683, $64.86
2543 | 2 |
ELTR 1080 Commercial Wiring I This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include industrial safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, and commercial load calculations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Wiring Commercial, 16th ed., ISBN 978-1-337101882, $145
2544 | 5 |
ELTR 1090 Commercial Wiring II This course is a continuation of the study in commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include transformer connections, an introduction to low voltage systems, conduit design and installation practices, and system design concepts.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Wiring Commercial, 16th ed., ISBN 978-1-337101882, $145
2545 | 3 |
ELTR 1180 Electrical Controls Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, and operation, application and ladder diagrams. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems, ISBN 978-0-826912268, $109.63
2547 | 4 |
| XXXX 300 Occupationally Related Elective 4457 | 3 |
| AND | |
| Choose ONE DC class from the three below: | |
IDFC 1011 Direct Current I Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications.Topics include:electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronics Fundamentals, 8th. ed., ISBN 978-0-1350772950, $70
2593 | 3 |
| OR | |
IDSY 1101 DC Circuit Analysis This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4368 | 3 |
| OR | |
ELTR 1010 Direct Current Fundamentals Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
10545 | 3 |
| AND | |
| Choose ONE AC class from the three below: | |
ELTR 1020 Alternating Current Fundamentals Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronics Fundamentals, 8th ed., ISBN 978-0-1350772950, $70
- National Electronic Code, $109.99
2542 | 3 |
| OR | |
IDFC 1012 Alternating Current I Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4367 | 3 |
| OR | |
IDSY 1105 AC Circuit Analysis This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4369 | 3 |
| Completion of one of the following specializations is required for graduation. | |
| ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE | |
ELTR 1205 Residential Wiring I Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures.Topics include:residential circuits, print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials, determining the required number and location of lighting/receptacles and small appliance circuits, wiring methods (size and type conductors, box fill calculations and voltage drop), switch control of luminaries, receptacle installation including bonding, GFCI and AFCI circuits, special purposes outlets - ranges, cook tops, ovens, dryers, water heaters, sump pumps, and sizing OCPDs (circuit breakers and fuses).
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Wiring Residential, 19th ed., ISBN 978-1-337101844, $131.41
2548 | 3 |
ELTR 1210 Residential Wiring II Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with National Electrical Code. Topics include: hand and power tools, branch circuits/feeders, residential single family load calculations, residential multifamily service calculations and installations, and equipment installations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Wiring Residential, 19th ed., ISBN 978-1-337101844, $131.41
2549 | 3 |
| ELTR xxxx Occupational Electives 4488 | 4 |
| INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY | |
ELTR 1220 Industrial PLC's Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on pic programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures. Topics include: PLC hardware and software, PLC functions and terminology, introductory numbering systems, PLC installation and set up, PLC programming basics, relay logic instructions, timers and counters, connecting field devices to I/O cards, and PLC safety procedures.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Programmable Logic Controllers, ISBN 978-0-073373843, $106.89
2550 | 4 |
ELTR 1250 Diagnostic Troubleshooting Introduces diagnostic techniques related to electrical malfunctions. Special attention is given to use of safety precautions during troubleshooting. Topics include: problem diagnosis, advanced schematics, and sequential troubleshooting procedures.
Required textbooks and materials:
2551 | 2 |
ELTR 1270 Nat ELCT Code Indust Wiring Appl Provides instruction in industrial applications of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: rigid conduit installation, systems design concepts, equipment installation (600 volts or less) and safety precautions.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Systems Based on the 2017 NEC, ISBN 978-0-826920324, $84.95
2553 | 4 |
| FIELD OCCUPATION SPECIALIZATION | |
| (See advisor for approved courses, 10 credit hrs) | |
