Electrical Technology STEM Emphasis
A.A.S. - Occupational Degree
This degree can lead to a locally obtained Bachelor's Degree.
Learn more about transfer options below.
Learn more about transfer options below.
This program provides courses in the electrical and technical subject areas as well as the required general education courses to prepare students to transfer to a university. Students should work closely with an Academic Advisor regarding the requirements at a specific four-year institution.
Program Purpose
Graduates will demonstrate a basic knowledge in residential electrical wiring required of an entry-level employee, and competency in communication, critical thinking, quantitative analysis and technological application.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying whole number, fractions, and decimals, and explain their applications to the construction trades (NCCER module 00102-09 – Introduction to Construction Math, subject to revision).
- Discuss the different types of AC waveforms and the differences in peak, root mean square (RMS), and average AC voltages.
- Perform calculations to correct the power factor of single-phase and three-phase circuits.
- Determine the minimum conductor size, maximum overload protection and type controller for Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) Motors.
- Describe the fundamentals of lighting and discuss common lamp and lighting fixture terminology.
- Describe the differences in each of the four basic drawings (single-line, pictorial, schematic, and ladder diagram) used to convey electrical information.
- Demonstrate understanding of the NEC requirements for making cable terminations and splices.
- Use load calculations to determine branch circuit conductor sizes.