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The Electrical Technology program is designed to give students the skills necessary for successful employment in the electrical industry. Electrical Technology includes in-depth study of electrical theory, applied math, code study and residential wiring. A substantial amount of hands-on experience is provided. Our six laboratories contain AutoCAD, test equipment, electric motors, magnetic motor starters, programmable controllers, electronic devices and residential wiring for both options listed later in this section.
In addition to the above, the Electrical Construction option gives students the background necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring on residential, commercial and industrial construction sites. Graduates of this option are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s modern equipment and wiring systems. This option includes planning and estimating, commercial wiring and advanced code study.
In addition to the first paragraph above, the Industrial Electrical option gives students the background necessary to enter many areas in the electrical industry. Graduates of this option find employment as maintenance technicians for manufacturing firms, power companies and processing plants. They also have opportunities to work as engineering aids or technicians in the design, manufacturing and sales of electrical apparatus. This option includes digital electronics, robotics, pneumatics and solid-state motor drives.
While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to continue their education by returning for an additional year to combine Electrical Technology with Electronics Technology. Students also may transfer to four-year colleges and universities for a bachelor’s degree in programs such as Construction Management or Engineering Technology.
Please refer to the Electrical Technology option, Electrical Master Technician.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECAL 101 | Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
| ECAL 102 | Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
| ECAL 103 | Electrical Code Study | 4 |
| ECAL 111 | Electric Meters and Motors | 3 |
| ECAL 133 | Basic Wiring | 3 |
| ECAL 137 | Electrical Drafting | 2 |
| ECAL 201 | Alternating Current Theory | 5 |
| ECAL 205 | Electrical Design and Lighting | 3 |
| ECAL 211 | AC Measurements | 4 |
| ECAL 223 | Electronic Devices | 4 |
| ECAL 241 | Basic Motor Controls | 3 |
| ECAL 243 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| Electrical Construction option | ||
| ECAL 203 | Advanced Electrical Code Study | 3 |
| ECAL 204 | Electrical Planning and Estimating | 4 |
| ECAL 233 | Commercial Wiring Lab | 3 |
| Industrial Electrical option | ||
| ECAL 224 | Automated Industrial Controls | 5 |
| ECAL 244 | Electric Machines and Solid-State Drives | 5 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 2 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications or | |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II (3) | 3 |
| MATH 132 | Technical Algebra I | 2 |
| MATH 134 | Technical Algebra II | 2 |
| MATH 136 | Technical Trigonometry | 2 |
| HPER | Wellness elective(s) | 2 |
| PSYC 100 | Human Relations in Organizations | 2 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: | 72 | |
| Suggested sequence of study | ||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |
| ECAL 101 | ECAL 102 | |
| ECAL 103 | ECAL 111 | |
| ECAL 133 | ENGL 110 | |
| ECAL 137 | MATH 134 | |
| CIS 101 | HPER (Wellness electives) | |
| MATH 132 | PSYC 100 | |
| MATH 136 | ||
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester | |
| ECAL 201 | ECAL 205 | |
| ECAL 211 | ECAL 243 | |
| ECAL 223 | ||
| ECAL 241 | Electrical Construction | |
| ENGL 105 or 120 | ECAL 203 | |
| ECAL 204 | ||
| ECAL 233 | ||
| Industrial Electrical | ||
| ECAL 224 | ||
| ECAL 244 |
An applicant must have a minimum mathematics score of 20 on the ACT or a minimum score of 40 for pre-algebra or 30 for algebra on the COMPASS/ESL test. An applicant also must have minimum scores of 18 on the ACT for both English and reading or a minimum score of 80 for the COMPASS/ESL English/reading and writing test. Applicants not meeting the above requirements may be admitted on a three-year track option. Please see Electrical Technology three-year track. Helpful courses for this program are algebra, trigonometry, computer literacy and communications.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology. This will give students 2,000 hours of apprenticeship credit for North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.
