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
| ELTR1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ELTR1023 | Basic Circuit Analysis | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1043 | Semiconductor Electronics | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1073 | Hydraulic Systems | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1082 | Pneumatics & Electro-Pneumatics | 2 Credits |
| ELTR1113 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| ELTR1302 | Electrical Installation Skills I | 2 Credits |
| ELTR1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| ELTR2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| ELTR2314 | Introduction to Solar-Thermal Technology | 4 Credits |
| ELTR2324 | Introduction to Small-Wind Technology | 4 Credits |
| ELTR2334 | Intro to Solar-Photovoltaic Tech | 4 Credits |
| ELTR2343 | Advanced Photovoltaic Installation | 3 Credits |
| ELTR2353 | Solar Operations & Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| COGT2114 | AutoCAD I | 4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
General education
| COMM1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1503 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 Credits |
| MATH1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| MATH1133 | Technical Math for Electrical Circuitry | 3 Credits |
| PSCI1114 | 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)
| ELTR1302 | Electrical Installation Skills I | 2 Credits |
| ELTR1073 | Hydraulic Systems | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| MATH1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1503 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
Spring semester (first year)
| ELTR1023 | Basic Circuit Analysis | 3 Credits |
| MATH1133 | Technical Math for Electrical Circuitry | 3 Credits |
| ELTR2314 | Introduction to Solar-Thermal Technology | 4 Credits |
| ELTR1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| PSCI1114 | Applied Technical Science | 4 Credits |
Fall semester (second year)
| ELTR1043 | Semiconductor Electronics | 3 Credits |
| ELTR2334 | Intro to Solar-Photovoltaic Tech | 4 Credits |
| ELTR2324 | Introduction to Small-Wind Technology | 4 Credits |
| COGT2114 | AutoCAD I | 4 Credits |
| COMM1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
Spring semester (second year)
| ELTR2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| ELTR2353 | Solar Operations & Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| ELTR2343 | Advanced Photovoltaic Installation | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1082 | Pneumatics & Electro-Pneumatics | 2 Credits |
| ELTR1113 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
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