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Electrical Construction AAS (124-164 Credits)

CIP Code

46.0302

  • 9 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 18
  • Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Enrollment point: Fall, Spring
  • This is a primarily face-to-face program with web-enhanced activities
  • Students will use both hand, and power tools, transportation vehicles, ladders, and general construction equipment in this program.
  • This is a 9 quarter program. Both day and evening courses are offered.
  • Prior to entering the ELCON program, students are responsible for PPE and personal tool purchase. -Tool list given to students upon entrance.

Outcomes

Work safely according to OSHA and NFPA Standards as well as contractor and customer safety protocols and policies

Integrate carpentry, masonry, plumbing and HVACR systems with electrical installation and maintenance

Interpret and comply with the National Electric Code NFPA 70 book and local codes

Install, test and repair residential, commercial and industrial wiring systems

Interpret all sections of blueprints and draft electrical circuits

Install new materials for existing and new projects

Recognize potential hazards

Produce take-off lists

Required Courses

Electrical Construction AAS (124-164 Credits)

ELCON 101Introduction to Electrical Construction

3
ELCON 102Applied Physical Science

5
ELCON 103Hand and PowerTools

4
ELCON 104Electrical Service Installation

4
ELCON 105Electrical Components

4
ELCON 106Introduction to Residential Wiring

3
ELCON 107National Electric Code

4
ELCON 108NFPA 70E Standards

4
ELCON 109Residential Design

3
ELCON 110Residential Wiring Techniques

3
ELCON 111Systems Troubleshooting

3
ELCON 112Introduction to Blueprint Reading

3
ELCON 113Blueprint Reading Applications

5
ELCON 114New Residential Technologies

4
ELCON 201Specialty Tools

4
ELCON 202Commercial Wiring

3
ELCON 203Commercial Codes and Regulations

3
ELCON 204Commercial Material Identification

3
ELCON 205Commercial Installation

3
ELCON 206Industrial Wiring

3
ELCON 207Industrial Material Identification

3
ELCON 208Industrial Installation

3
ELCON 209Industrial Hazards

3
ELCON 210Motors and Controllers

4
ELCON 211Project Estimation

5
ELCON 212Control Circuits

3
ELCON 213Motors and Controllers Applications

3
ELCON 214Transformers

3
ELCON 215Advanced Motor Controls

3
ELCON 216New Technology Commercial

4
ELCON 220Advanced Projects I

1 to 10
ELCON 221Advanced Projects II

1 to 10
ELCON 222Advanced Projects III

1 to 10
ELCON 223Advanced Projects IV

1 to 10

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5
ENGL& 101English Composition I

5

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

BIOL& 160General Biology

5
BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5
BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5
BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5
BIOL& 260Microbiology

5
CHEM &121General Chemistry

5
CHEM &131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5
CMST& 102Introduction to Mass Media

5
CMST& 152Intercultural Communication

5
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5
CMST& 220Public Speaking

5
ECON& 201Microeconomics

5
HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5
HREL 111Interviewing and Career Success

5
HUM &101Introduction to Humanities

5
NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5
PHYS &114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5
PHYS &221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5
PHYS &222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5
PHYS &223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5
POLS &101Introduction to Political Science

5
PSYC &100General Psychology

5
PSYC &200Lifespan Psychology

5
SOC &101Introduction to Sociology

5

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

AMATH 170Engineering Foundational Mathematics

5
MATH 172Business Math

5
MATH& 107Math in Society

5
MATH& 141Precalculus I

5
MATH& 142Precalculus II

5
MATH& 146Statistics

5
MATH& 151Calculus

5
MATH& 152Calculus II

5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.