Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Age: 16 years or older.
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.
| Course | Credit Hours |
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Electrical Power Generation Dealer Service Technology
The Electrical Power Generation Dealer Service Technology Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the Power Systems and Electric Power Generation service and repair profession, specifically for Caterpillar dealers. The program utilizes a curriculum (ThinkBIG) developed by Caterpillar, Inc. and South Georgia Technical College. Learning in the classroom, lab assignments, and paid internships enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of generator operation, networks and repair, engine technology, and automatic transfer switch troubleshooting and repair. Program graduates receive an Electrical Power Systems Dealer Service Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree that qualifies them as entry-level EPG technicians.
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16358 | |
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
| Language Arts | |
ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Nexus: A Rhetorical Reader for Writers, ISBN 978-0-205-82987-3, $69.36
2571 | 3 |
ENGL 1105 Technical Communications Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, business correspondence, and technical report presentation.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Technical Communication, ISBN 978-0321864949, $31
2573 | 3 |
| Humanities (choose ONE class) | |
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations.
Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of
composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-
known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in
the visual arts beyond the classroom.4318 | 3 |
ENGL 2130 American Literature Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- The Norton Anthology, ISBN 978-0-393-93057-3, $78.88
2574 | 3 |
| MUSC 1101 Music Appreciation Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the
relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis
of well-known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical
arts beyond the classroom. 4377 | 3 |
| Math | |
MATH 1111 College Algebra Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts.Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Algebra for College Students, ISBN 978-0073384344, $162.60
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2640 | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 1103 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning This course focuses on quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. The course emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Students will use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding. Topics covered in this course include: sets and set operations, logic, basic probability, data analysis, linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, geometry, and financial management.16366 | 3 |
| Social Sciences (choose ONE class) | |
| POLS 1101 American Government Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include: foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.12370 | 3 |
PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Psychology: Concepts and Connections, ISBN 978-1111344856, $99.90
2708 | 3 |
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor./li>
2726 | 3 |
| Electrical Power Generation Dealer Service Technology Prerequisites: Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Age: 16 years or older.
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.
The Electrical Power Generation Dealer Service Technology Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the Power Systems and Electric Power Generation service and repair profession, specifically for Caterpillar dealers. The program utilizes a curriculum (ThinkBIG) developed by Caterpillar, Inc. and South Georgia Technical College. Learning in the classroom, lab assignments, and paid internships enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of generator operation, networks and repair, engine technology, and automatic transfer switch troubleshooting and repair. Program graduates receive an Electrical Power Systems Dealer Service Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree that qualifies them as entry-level EPG technicians.
Click here for information on careers with Catepillar, Inc.
16358 | |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
CATT 1100 Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals This course introduces the students to basic diesel engine theory and service procedures.The principles of compression ignited internal combustion engines are taught and variations in design are discussed.Caterpillar engines are used for lab dissembly and assembly.
Required textbooks and materials:
2365 | 4 |
CATT 1110 Caterpillar Service Industry This course introduces the student to the Caterpillar Organization and provides instruction and lab experience in shop safety, shop operation, service tools, and how to obtain Caterpillar service information.
Required textbooks and materials:
2366 | 3 |
WELD 1000 Intro to Welding Technology Provides an introduction to welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures.Topics include:industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards.
Required textbooks and materials (the following are one-time purchases required for all Welding classes):
- Welding Principles and Applications, ISBN 978-1111039172, $155.89
- Welding Principles and Applications Study Guide, ISBN 978-1305494701, $105
- Uniform, $148.66
- Equipment, $129.64
2735 | 4 |
CATT 1120 Hydraulic Fundamentals This module is designd toteach thebasic hydraulic fundamentals, to identify and state the unction of the various values used in Caterpillar hydraulic systems, to identify and state the function of vane pumps, gear pumps, and piston pumps, to disassemble and assemble hydraulic components, to identify and state the function of ISO hydraulic symbols, and to trace the oil flow and state the operation of various hydraulic systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
2367 | 3 |
CATT 1130 Fuel Systems The course introduces the student to the various fuel systems used on Caterpillar Engines.The student will become familiar with fuel selection, calibrations, nozzle testing procedures, governor operation, and hydraulic fuel ratio controls.The student will also become familiar with the 1.1 and 1.2 Mechanical Unit Injection (MUI) and Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI) fuel systems, the Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) and Nippondenso, and Zexel fuel systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
2368 | 3 |
CATT 1140 Electrical Fundamentals The course introduces the student to basic electrical and electronic fundamentals needed by a technician to properly diagnose and repair the complex electrical systems installed in Caterpillar machines.The course does not teach specific machine systems unless otherwise stated in the lesson description.
Required textbooks and materials:
2369 | 3 |
CATT 1500 CAT Internship I This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician curriculum.Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer.Major emphasis is place don the specific internship objectives that are contained in the Internship Logbook.
Required textbooks and materials:
2373 | 4 |
CATT 1510 CAT Internship II This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician curriculum.Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer.Major emphasis is place on the specific internship objectives that are contained in the Internship Logbook.
Required textbooks and materials:
2374 | 4 |
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 |
IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and devices involved in industrial motor controls,theories and applications of single and three-phase motors, wiring motor control circuits, and magnetic starters and braking. Topics include, but are not limited to, motor theory and operating principles, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams, NEMA standards, Article 430 NEC and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Motor Controls, ISBN 978-0-8269-1226-8, $109.63
2596 | 4 |
| CATT 1135 Generators and EPG Calculations Prerequisites: All Required The course introduces the student to the various generator and power generation components within Caterpillar. The student will become familiar with purpose of generator components, compare different excitation systems, learn to modify generator output, demonstrate component testing, and evaluate systems based on diagnostic testing.16379 | 3 |
| CATT 2505 CAT EPG Internship III This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician EPG curriculum. Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer. Major emphasis is placed on the specific internship objectives that are contained in the "Internship Logbook".17469 | 4 |
IDSY 1210 Industrial Motor Controls II This course introduces the theory and practical application for two-wire control circuits, advanced motor controls, and variable speed motor controls. Emphasis is placed on circuit sequencing, switching, and installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Motor Controls, ISBN 978-0-8269-1226-8, $109.63
2602 | 4 |
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 |
| CATT 1145 Control Panels and Data Links Prerequisites: None The course introduces the student to control panels. The student will learn how to identify control panel literature sources for current and legacy generator control panels, state the major differentiating features of current EMCP products, define the features of the ETR and ETS systems, explain I/O wiring and active states, perform engine protective verification with the EMCP II+, perform programming and file transfers with multiple EMCPs and perform I/O programming.16381 | 3 |
| CATT 1155 Voltage Regulation Prerequisites: None Students will be expected to describe the basic operating principles of the voltage regulator. Navigate and interpret publications and schematics for voltage regulation. Utilize and navigate proprietary software program, download and upload settings. Demonstrate the ability to install, tune and troubleshoot from applied principles and procedures from this course and resources available from manufacturers (service, operating manuals, and software).16383 | 3 |
| CATT 2045 Automatic Transfer Switches Prerequisites: None Students should be able to identify the different styles of transfer switches and identify the different series of controllers. Students will learn to examine the standard parameters for the different series of controllers and evaluate the available optional accessories. Students will be able to compare the differences between the MX Series and the ATC Series Controllers.16385 | 3 |
CATT 2020 Engine Diagnostics & Repair This course is an in-depth study of engine diagnostics and repair techniques.Much of the class time is spent with on-iron activities--diagnosing and correcting engine problems.Participants learn basic diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures, use of Caterpillar diagnostic tools, and use of Caterpillar reference material.The four major engine system studied are oil, air, cooling, and fuel.
Required textbooks and materials:
2377 | 3 |
| CATT 2515 CAT EPG Internship IV This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician EPG curriculum. Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer. Major emphasis is placed on the specific internship objectives that are contained in the "Internship Logbook".16573 | 4 |
| *81 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
