Program Overview
The Electrical Technology program prepares students to construct, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits and systems. Basic knowledge, fundamental skills and industry standards will be emphasized as students learn to work in the field of electrical technology. All degree-seeking students in Electrical Technology take the same common core of freshman-level courses; then develop skills in the specialization area of Renewable Energy Technology.
KCC offers three other Electrical Technology specialization tracks: Industrial Electrical Technology, Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, and Industrial Machinery Maintenance. Students will be required to purchase a minimum set of components and/or tools in some courses. Electrical Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter electrical technology programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| ELTR 1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1023 | Basic Circuit Analysis | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1043 | Semiconductor Electronics | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1073 | Hydraulic Systems | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1082 | Pneumatics & Electro-Pneumatics | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 1113 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1302 | Electrical Installation Skills I | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2314 | Introduction to Solar-Thermal Technology | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2324 | Introduction to Small-Wind Technology | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2334 | Intro to Solar-Photovoltaic Tech | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2343 | Advanced Photovoltaic Installation | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 2353 | Solar Operations & Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| COGT 2114 | AutoCAD I | 4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
General education
| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1503 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1133 | Technical Math for Electrical Circuitry | 3 Credits |
| PSCI 1114 | Applied Technical Science | 4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
A higher level English course(s) can be substituted for COMM 1603 and/or ENGL 1613.
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.
Total Credit Hours: 68
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester (first year)
Spring semester (first year)
| ELTR 1023 | Basic Circuit Analysis | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1133 | Technical Math for Electrical Circuitry | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 2314 | Introduction to Solar-Thermal Technology | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| PSCI 1114 | Applied Technical Science | 4 Credits |
Fall semester (second year)
Spring semester (second year)
| ELTR 2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2353 | Solar Operations & Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 2343 | Advanced Photovoltaic Installation | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1082 | Pneumatics & Electro-Pneumatics | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 1113 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
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