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Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology - A.A.S. Degree

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2023-2024 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
ELEC 1110 D.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC - 1110: D.C. Electricity Theory and Lab Description ELEC 1110 This course covers the properties of direct current electrical systems. The course investigates the properties of electrons, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and electromagnetism. The course also instructs students on how DC voltage is produced, transmitted and used in the electrical field. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1110 — PDF	3
ELEC 1120 A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC - 1120: A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab Description ELEC 1120 This course covers the properties of alternating current. Investigating the different types of AC voltages and how they are produced. The course also covers the different types of calculations for AC circuits including resistive, capacitive, inductive, power, three phase wye, and delta systems Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1120 — PDF	3
ELEC 1130 National Electrical Code I ELEC - 1130: National Electrical Code I Description ELEC 1130 This course covers the requirements of the current National Electrical Code which governs all Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical installations. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1130 — PDF	3
ELEC 1137 Construction Site Safety ELEC - 1137: Construction Site Safety Description ELEC 1137 Safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. This course covers basic employee safety training for hazards commonly encountered on a construction site or industrial workplace. Employees can greatly reduce the chance of injury to themselves or co-workers by carefully following OSHA and general rules, and safe work practices. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1137 — PDF	1
ELEC 1139 Electrical Construction Fundamentals ELEC - 1139: Electrical Construction Fundamentals Description ELEC 1139 Construction is the systematic process of putting something together. Constructing electrical systems requires a variety of mechanical skills including, but not limited to, measuring, cutting, drilling, bending, fabricating, mounting, fastening, supporting, and terminating. These basic mechanical skills become the foundation for technical and specialized skills. As such, construction requires the efficient and safe use of numerous hand and power tools, as well as the techniques to use trade-specific tools. In addition, electrical work is a licensed and regulated occupation. It is important that students are made aware of the laws and rules governing licensing and registration so as not to find themselves facing the consequences of working unlawfully. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1139 — PDF	2
ELEC 1140 Blueprint Reading for Technicians ELEC - 1140: Blueprint Reading for Technicians Description ELEC 1140 This course investigates blueprint reading. The course will consist of basic sketching and drawing of both 2D and 3D objects, applications of plans, use of line types, scaling, application of notes, specifications and details in print reading. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1140 — PDF	3
MATS 1205 Math for Electricians MATS - 1205: Math for Electricians Description MATS 1205 A first-semester course for students in the Electrical Construction program. Derivation and application of power-wheel formulas; significant figures and engineering notation; circuit analysis using Kirchhoff's laws and systems of equations; right triangle trigonometry with applications; vectors and vector addition; AC sine waves; phasor analysis of an RLC circuit; binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems; signal distribution; direct and inverse proportions. Prerequisite: MATS0075 or see course details in eServices for more prerequisite information. Attention: This course does not fulfill the union requirement of a year of high school algebra. Students looking to fulfill this requirement should enroll in MATS0700 or MATS1300 or MATS1340. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: MATS 0075 Number Sense MATS 0100 Mathematics Skills Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: MATS1205 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	18

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
COMS 1020 Interpersonal Communication COMS - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description COMS 1020 This course is intended to increase student's awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people's personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: COMS1020 — PDF	3
ELEC 1210 Analog and Digital Electronics Theory ELEC - 1210: Analog and Digital Electronics Theory Description ELEC 1210 This course covers the theory of semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers, digital circuits, microprocessor applications, sensors and applies the theory of both ELEC-1110/ELEC -1120 courses. Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, MATS1205. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ELEC 1110 D.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC 1120 A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab MATS 1205 Math for Electricians Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1210 — PDF	2
ELEC 1220 Analog and Digital Electronics Lab ELEC - 1220: Analog and Digital Electronics Lab Description ELEC 1220 This course proves the theories of ELEC 1110/ELEC 1120 by connecting, testing, and analyzing semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers. digital circuits, microprocessor applications, and sensors. Prerequisites: ELEC 1120, ELEC 1110 & MATS 1205 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: ELEC 1110 D.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC 1120 A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab MATS 1205 Math for Electricians Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1220 — PDF	4
ELEC 1230 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Theory ELEC - 1230: Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Theory Description ELEC 1230 This course covers material and design of residential wiring, wiring methods, fastening devices, sizing of boxes, wire and over current devices. Including branch circuit requirements and the application of the NEC for a dwelling unit and the use and application of blueprint. Prerequisites: Elec1130, ELEC1139 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ELEC 1130 National Electrical Code I ELEC 1139 Electrical Construction Fundamentals Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1230 — PDF	3
ELEC 1240 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab ELEC - 1240: Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab Description ELEC 1240 This course covers lab experiences in material and design of residential wiring, wiring methods, selection of proper fastening devices, sizing of wiring boxes, branch circuit requirements, and use of blueprints. Prerequisites: ELEC 1130, 1137 & 1139 Credits: 6 Prerequisites: ELEC 1130 National Electrical Code I ELEC 1137 Construction Site Safety ELEC 1139 Electrical Construction Fundamentals Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC1240 — PDF	6
Total Semester Credits:	18

First Year - Summer Session

Course Title	Credits
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1. Prerequisites: See course details in eServices for prerequisite information. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Please go to E-Services to see Pre-requisites for this course Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) ‡ (MnTC Goal 3)" aria-hidden="true"> MNTC - 3: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) Description MNTC 3 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC3 — PDF OR General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) ‡ (MnTC Goal 4)" aria-hidden="true"> MNTC - 4: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) Description MNTC 4 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC4 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	6

Second Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
ELEC 2110 Electrical Apparatus Theory ELEC - 2110: Electrical Apparatus Theory Description ELEC 2110 This course will consist of technical instruction and assessment of knowledge related to installation and operation of electrical switch boards, distribution boards, circuit breakers, disconnects, and industrial control panels. Students will receive instruction on basic and circuits, single and three phase motors, and transformers. Students will also study different single and three phase motor starting techniques, using soft starts and variable frequency drives. Students will study the National Electrical Code requirements governing the installation of electrical equipment. Prerequisites: ELEC 1240, ELEC 1120, ELEC 1130 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ELEC 1120 A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC 1130 National Electrical Code I ELEC 1240 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2110 — PDF	3
ELEC 2120 Electrical Apparatus Lab ELEC - 2120: Electrical Apparatus Lab Description ELEC 2120 This course will consist of clearly directed lab exercises with the expectation of exact results, performance evaluations and related assignments. Students will have an opportunity to connect, troubleshoot, and operate both basic and complex control circuits, connect and operate single-phase and three-phase motors, across-the-line motor controllers, reduced-voltage starters, and variable frequency drives. In addition, students will connect and operate single-phase and three-phase transformers, autotransformers, and other electrical equipment and apparatus. The supporting technical information will be provided through a parallel theory course. Pre-requisites: ELEC 1240, ELEC 1120, ELEC 1130 Credits: 6 Prerequisites: ELEC 1120 A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC 1130 National Electrical Code I ELEC 1240 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2120 — PDF	6
ELEC 2131 Programmable Logic Controllers Theory ELEC - 2131: Programmable Logic Controllers Theory Description ELEC 2131 Course work includes the technical information supporting a parallel lab course. Students will learn RS Logix 500 and RS logix 5000 software to create, edit, and operate control programs for the micrologix and compactlogix family of processors. Students will also learn the factory talk view software to create application for the Allen Bradley family of operator interface terminals. In addition, students will study basic instrumentation and networking strategies associated with automation technologies. Prerequisite: ELEC 1220 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ELEC 1220 Analog and Digital Electronics Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2131 — PDF	2
ELEC 2141 Programmable Logic Controllers Lab ELEC - 2141: Programmable Logic Controllers Lab Description ELEC 2141 This course will consist of directed lab exercises with the expectation of correct program operation of a PLC. Students will learn RS Logix 500 and RS logix 5000 software to create, edit, and operate control programs for the micrologix and compactlogix family of processors. Students will also learn the factory talk view software to create application for the Allen Bradley family of operator interface terminals. In addition, students will study basic instrumentation and networking strategies associated with automation technologies. Prerequisite: ELEC 1220 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: ELEC 1220 Analog and Digital Electronics Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2141 — PDF	4
General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) ‡ (Any MnTC Goal Area)" aria-hidden="true"> GENE - 0000: General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) Description GENE 0000 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: GENE0000 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	18

Second Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
ELEC 2210 National Electric Code II ELEC - 2210: National Electric Code II Description ELEC 2210 This course covers continued requirements of the National Electrical Code. Prerequisite: ELEC1130 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ELEC 1130 National Electrical Code I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2210 — PDF	3
ELEC 2220 Electrical/Electronic Controls and Systems Theory ELEC - 2220: Electrical/Electronic Controls and Systems Theory Description ELEC 2220 This course covers analysis and troubleshooting of building and A/C, D/C drives, and automation systems, energy management systems, heating and cooling systems, fire alarm and security systems, and integrated voice/video/data and infrared systems. Prerequisites: ELEC 2131 & 2141 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ELEC 2131 Programmable Logic Controllers Theory ELEC 2141 Programmable Logic Controllers Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2220 — PDF	2
ELEC 2230 Electrical / Electronic Controls and Systems Lab ELEC - 2230: Electrical / Electronic Controls and Systems Lab Description ELEC 2230 This course covers the analysis and troubleshooting of energy management, heating and cooling systems, fire alarm, security, and lighting control systems. It will cover and familiarize students with voice, video, data, and fiber systems. Prerequisite: ELEC1240 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: ELEC 1240 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2230 — PDF	4
ELEC 2241 Industrial and Maintenance Wiring Theory and Lab ELEC - 2241: Industrial and Maintenance Wiring Theory and Lab Description ELEC 2241 This course covers the use of materials and design of industrial wiring, service equipment, and industrial tools. Prerequisite: ELEC1240. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ELEC 1240 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2241 — PDF	3
ELEC 2251 Commercial Wiring Theory and Lab ELEC - 2251: Commercial Wiring Theory and Lab Description ELEC 2251 This course covers the use of materials and design of commercial wiring, commercial tools and equipment, service equipment, and maintenance technology. Prerequisite: ELEC1240. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ELEC 1240 Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2251 — PDF	3
ELEC 2260 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Wiring Theory and Lab ELEC - 2260: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Wiring Theory and Lab Description ELEC 2260 This course covers the electrical and equipment installation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning for residential, commercial, and industry buildings. Prerequisite: ELEC1110 and ELEC 1120 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ELEC 1110 D.C. Electricity Theory and Lab ELEC 1120 A.C. Electricity Theory and Lab Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Course Outline: ELEC2260 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	18

Second Year - Summer Session

Course Title	Credits
General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) ‡ (Any MnTC Goal Area)" aria-hidden="true"> GENE - 0000: General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) Description GENE 0000 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: GENE0000 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	3

Total Credits:	81

‡ Select General Education electives from specified MnTC goal area or from any MnTC goals if none specified.