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Engineering and Industrial Technology: Electromechanical Controls technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree:
• Electromechanical Controls Technology
Certificate:
• Electrical Wiring
Career Studies Certificates:
• Electrical Wiring
• Electrical Wiring for Technicians
• Fiber and Data Cabling Installation
• Marine Electrical
• Mechatronics
• Renewable Energy Technologies
Electromechanical Controls Technology programs prepare students for
employment in a variety of industries, to include the following: industrial
mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment repair; industrial automation
installation, programming, and repair; electrical and mechanical equipment
assembler; electromechanical and mechatronics systems technician; marine
electrician; renewable energy technician; automated machinery maintenance
mechanic; industrial automation and process controls technician. These
programs also provide students with a comprehensive set of skills that
employers seek when selecting technicians for their industry.
Successful completion of one or more certificate programs provides a
concentration in a particular field of electromechanical maintenance and repair.
The program also prepares students for industrial certification in automation,
process control, fluid power, fiber optics, and renewable energy technology.
Students seeking employment in the field should plan to complete the
Associate of Applied Science in Electromechanical Controls Technology.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Electromechanical Controls Technology (706)
| SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 127 |
Residential Wiring Methods (or ELE 149) |
3 |
|
ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
4 |
|
ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills |
1 |
|
| |
Social Science Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 132 |
National Electrical Code II |
4 |
ELE 131 |
ELE 145 |
Transformer Connections and Circuits |
2 |
ELE 150 |
ELE 146 |
Electric Motor Control |
4 |
ELE 150 |
ETR 281 |
Digital Systems |
3 |
|
| |
Mathematics Elective4 |
3 |
Placement |
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
|
| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 233 |
Programmable Logic Controller Systems I |
3 |
ELE 146 |
ETR 203 |
Electronic Devices I |
3 |
ELE 150 |
INS 230 |
Instrumentation I |
3 |
|
MEC 126 |
Computer Programming for Technologists |
3 |
ELE 150 |
MEC 269 |
Fluid Power - Pneumatic Systems |
3 |
|
| |
Health/Physical Education Elective1 |
2 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
|
| SEMESTER 4 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
MEC 268 |
Fluid Power - Hydraulic Systems |
3 |
|
PHY 130 |
Survey of Applied Physics |
3 |
|
| |
Approved ELE/ENE/INS Elective3 |
3 |
|
| |
Approved Technical Elective2 |
3 - 4 |
|
| |
Humanities Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 - 16 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
65 - 66 |
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1 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog. See your academic
advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 Consult with your academic advisor or counselor. Courses must be approved by the
appropriate academic dean.
3 The ELE/ENE/INS electives may be ELE 127, ELE 149, ELE 150, ELE 174, ELE 179,
ELE
189, ELE 234, ELE 250, ENE 105, ENE 110, ENE 120, INS 230, INS 233, or another
course approved by the appropriate academic dean.
4 Approved MTH Electives may be chosen from MTH 103, MTH 115, MTH 163, or another
MTH course approved by the appropriate academic dean.
Certificate: Electrical Wiring (942)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Certificate in Electrical Wiring prepares students for employment as
electricians and assists those already employed to upgrade their skills and
knowledge for advancement in the field.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 127 |
Residential Wiring Methods |
3 |
|
ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
4 |
|
ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
| |
Approved ELE/ENE/INS Elective2 |
3 |
|
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 132 |
National Electrical Code II |
4 |
ELE 131 |
ELE 145 |
Transformer Connections and Circuits |
2 |
ELE 150 |
ELE 146 |
Electric Motor Control |
4 |
ELE 150 |
ELE 149 |
Wiring Methods in Industry |
3 |
|
| |
Mathematics Elective1 |
3 |
Placement |
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
32 |
|
1 Approved MTH Electives may be chosen from MTH 103, MTH 115, MTH 163, or another
MTH course approved by the appropriate academic dean.
2 The ELE/ENE/INS electives may be ELE 127, ELE 149, ELE 150, ELE 174, ELE 179,
ELE
189, ELE 234, ELE 250, ENE 105, ENE 110, ENE 120, INS 230, INS 233, or another
course approved by the appropriate academic dean.
Career Studies: Electrical Wiring (221.706.01)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Electrical Wiring includes additional
instruction in electrical theory and wiring methods.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 127 |
Residential Wiring Methods |
3 |
|
ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
4 |
|
ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 132 |
National Electrical Code II |
4 |
ELE 131 |
ELE 145 |
Transformer Connections and Circuits |
2 |
|
ELE 146 |
Electric Motor Control |
4 |
|
ELE 149 |
Wiring Methods in Industry |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
23 |
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Career Studies: Electrical Wiring for Technicians
(221.706.03)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Electrical Wiring for Technicians provides
classroom instruction - required by the Commonwealth of Virginia - to take
the electrician licensing examination.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
4 |
|
| |
Approved ELE Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
7 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 132 |
National Electrical Code II |
4 |
ELE 131 |
| |
Approved ELE Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
7 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
14 |
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1 The ELE electives may be ELE 127, ELE 149, ELE 150, ELE 174, ELE 179, ELE
189,
ELE 234, ELE 250, or another course approved by the appropriate academic dean.
Career Studies:
Fiber and Data Cabling Installation (221.706.30)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Fiber and Data Cabling Installation
prepares students for careers in the maintenance, testing, troubleshooting
and repair of fiber, data, and video network systems. Students who
complete this program will be prepared to take the industry- and
manufacturer-specific certification exams for Fiber and Data Cabling.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
4 |
|
ELE 174 |
Fiber Optic Connections |
3 |
|
ELE 189 |
Data Cabling Communication |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
| |
Approved ELE Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
6 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
16 |
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1 Approved ELE Electives:
ELE 179 - Satellite Dish Installation
ELE 250 - Fiber Optics Technology
Career Studies: Marine Electrical
(221.706.10)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Marine Electrical is focused on the
maintenance and repair of shipboard electrical and electronic systems.
Following completion of this program, individuals may seek employment as
marine electricians.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
MAR 120 |
Introduction to Ship Systems |
3 |
|
MAR 160 |
Marine Electrical for Maritime Vessels |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
9 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 145 |
Transformer Connections and Circuits |
2 |
ELE 150 or equivalent |
ELE 146 |
Electric Motor Control |
4 |
ELE 150 or equivalent |
MAR 210 |
Marine Electronics for Maritime Vessels |
4 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
19 |
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Career Studies: Mechatronics
(221.706.90)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics is aimed at those interested
in the maintenance and repair of automation and process control systems.
Individuals who complete this certificate may seek employment in machinery
design, construction, and repair. They will also be prepared to take industry and
manufacturer-specific certification exams for Mechatronics.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 146 |
Electric Motor Control |
4 |
ELE 150 or equivalent |
ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
ELE 233 |
Programmable Logic Controller Systems I |
3 |
Co-requisite:
ELE 146 |
INS 230 |
Instrumentation I |
3 |
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MEC 269 |
Fluid Power - Pneumatic Systems |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 234 |
Programmable Logic Controller Systems II |
3 |
ELE 233 |
ETR 281 |
Digital Systems |
3 |
|
INS 233 |
Process Control Integration |
4 |
INS 230 and
ELE 233 |
MEC 268 |
Fluid Power - Hydraulic Systems |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
29 |
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Career Studies: Renewable Energy Technologies
(221.706.40)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies prepares
students for a career in the design, installation, and maintenance of
alternative energy systems. Students who complete this program will be
prepared to take industry and manufacturer-specific certification exams
for Renewable Energies Integrator Installer.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
4 |
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ELE 150 |
A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
|
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
7 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ENE 110 |
Solar Power Installations |
4 |
ELE 150 |
ENE 120 |
Solar Power - Photovoltaic and Thermal |
4 |
ELE 150 |
SAF 127 |
Industrial Safety |
2 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
|
| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ELE 188 |
Geothermal Technology for Electricians |
4 |
|
ELE 178 |
Wind Turbine Technology |
4 |
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ENE 105 |
Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology |
4 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
29 |
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For program information, contact Thomas Stout at tstout@tcc.edu or call (757) 822-5230.
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