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Electrical Systems Technology: A.A.S.

Kenneth Oxendine

Electronics Instructor
Instruction
Building 15 Room 117
910.879.5559
koxendine@bladencc.edu

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A35130)

The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require. Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Electrical Systems Technology: A.A.S.

Electrical Systems Technology A.A.S. Curriculum

Fall Semester I

Class Lab Clinical Credit
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity

3

6

0

5

ELC 113 Residential Wiring

2

6

0

4

ELC 118 National Electrical Code

1

2

0

2

WOL 110 Basic Construction Skills

2

3

0

3

ACA 115 Success & Study Skills

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122 College Transfer Success

0

2

0

1

*ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

Spring Semester I

Class Lab Clinical Credit
ELC 119 NEC Calculations

1

2

0

2

ELN 229 Industrial Electronics

3

3

0

4

ELC 114 Commercial Wiring

2

6

0

4

*MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

2

2

0

3

OR

*MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I

2

2

0

3

OR

*MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra

3

2

0

4

ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting

3

0

0

3

OR

ENG 116 Technical Report Writing

3

0

0

3

Summer Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
ELC 117 Motors and Controls

2

6

0

4

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

Fall Semester II

Class Lab Clinical Credit
HUM 110 Technology and Society

3

0

0

3

OR

HUM 115 Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

ELC 128 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller

2

3

0

3

ELN 133 Digital Electronics

3

3

0

4

ELC 213 Instrumentation

3

2

0

4

Spring Semester II

Class Lab Clinical Credit
PSY 150 General Psychology

3

0

0

3

ELC 228 Programmable Logic Controllers Applications

2

6

0

4

ELC 229 Applications Project

1

3

0

2

WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I

0

0

10

1

PHY 110 Conceptual Physics

3

0

0

3

AND

PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab

0

2

0

1

OR

PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics

3

2

0

4

ISC 112 Industrial Safety

2

0

0

2

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15
MAJOR COURSES 55-56
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 71-72

Expected program competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program, while course competencies are maintained by the respective instructors of specific courses.

NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.


Several of these courses are offered via distance education. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

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