~ ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
DEGREE, DIPLOMA ~
DESCRIPTION
The Electrical Technology (ET) program
prepares students for entry level positions in
the electrical field. The ET program offers both
an Associate in Applied Science degree and a
Diploma option. Graduates from this program will
be skilled in the installation and maintenance
of various residential, commercial, and
industrial electrical systems. All State of
Maine electrical licensing educational
requirements are met or exceeded in this
program. Students are required to have the tools
and equipment necessary to properly complete the
hands-on portion of the program. The required
tools and equipment cost will be in the range of
$300 - $600.
PROGRAM MISSION
The Electrical Technology program provides
graduates with the technical background and the
manual skills necessary for careers in the
installation and maintenance of modern
electrical systems, electrical equipment, and
electrical controls. Graduates are critical
thinkers and are able to troubleshoot problems
in residential, commercial, or industrial
electrical environments. The program provides
students with the ability to communicate
effectively using standard methods of
communication. Recognizing the need for lifelong
learning, the ET program helps students achieve
various professional and personal goals that may
arise over a lifetime, including the opportunity
for transfer to other college and university
technical programs. The program strives to
maintain a high academic standard for teaching
and learning through a continuous process of
self-assessment and improvement. Students are
exposed to a learning environment that is safe
and supportive of student growth and
achievement. Using modern training equipment,
innovative teaching methods and highly trained
faculty members, the ET program endeavors to
fully prepare students for a variety of
electrical occupations.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the ET
program, graduates are expected to:
- Practice the electrical and electronic
skills of the profession in a conscientious,
responsible, and accountable manner while
recognizing the need to continue to expand their
technical knowledge and skills.
- Communicate effectively and listen and
respond appropriately to a variety of
residential, commercial and industrial
electrical situations.
- Think critically and use their acquired
analytical skills to solve problems encountered
in a residential, commercial or industrial
electrical environment.
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION
Students must complete 68 credits in the
Electrical Technology program and achieve a
minimum grade of "C" in all core courses (*).
Students must attain a final GPA of 2.0 or
higher.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will find employment as entry level
Maintenance Electricians, Construction
Electricians, Electrical/Instrumentation
Technicians, or in other positions that involve
the installation and maintenance of electrical
systems. Graduates are eligible to take the
State of Maine Journeyman Electrical Licensing
Examination.
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (ET) |
CREDIT HOURS |
| BPT125* |
Drafting/Print Reading |
3 |
| ENG108 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| ETL113* |
Electrical Circuits I |
3 |
| ETL121* |
Electrical Wiring
Practices I |
5 |
| MAT114 |
Technical Math |
3 |
| |
TOTAL FIRST SEMESTER
CREDITS |
17 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT140 |
Computer Aided Design I |
3 |
| ETL114* |
Electrical Circuits II |
3 |
| ETL124* |
Fundamentals of
Electronics |
3 |
| ETL127* |
Electrical Motor Control |
3 |
| ETL120* |
Rotating Machines and
Transformers |
3 |
| MAT117 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| |
TOTAL SECOND SEMESTER
CREDITS |
18 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| COM104 |
Introduction to
Communication |
3 |
| ETL215* |
National Electrical Code |
3 |
| ETL221* |
Industrial Control Systems |
3 |
| PHY111 |
Elements of Physics |
4 |
| ______ |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL THIRD SEMESTER
CREDITS |
16 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| ETL122* |
Electrical Wiring
Practices II |
5 |
| ETL216* |
Advanced National Electrical Code |
3 |
| ETL222* |
Introduction to
Instrumentation |
3 |
| ETL225* |
Energy Alternatives,
Conservation, and Management |
3 |
| ______ |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL FOURTH SEMESTER
CREDITS |
17 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS |
68 |
| |
|
|
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
DIPLOMA (ET) |
CREDIT HOURS |
| BPT125* |
Drafting/Print Reading |
3 |
| ENG108 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| ETL113* |
Electrical Circuits I |
3 |
| ETL114* |
Electrical Circuits II |
3 |
| ETL120* |
Rotating Machines and
Transformers |
3 |
| ETL121* |
Electrical Wiring
Practices I |
5 |
| ETL122* |
Electrical Wiring Practices
II |
5 |
| ETL127* |
Electrical Motor Control |
3 |
| ETL215* |
National Electrical Code |
3 |
| MAT114 |
Technical Math |
3 |
| |
TOTAL SECOND SEMESTER
CREDITS |
17 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS |
34 |
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