Electrician - Industrial

Certificate in Applied Science

36 Credit Hours

The Electrician: Industrial certificate program prepares you for employment as an industrial maintenance electrician. Emphasis is placed on electrical/electronic theory and industrial electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, motor control systems, drive systems and programmable controllers. Special emphasis is placed on developing troubleshooting skills.

Major Requirements

EEM 107	Industrial Computer Techniques	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to microcomputers. Topics include definitions of computer types, hardware and software structure, movement of data, and applications of microcomputers. Emphasis will be placed on industry-standard software for the electrical and automated technologies industry.Learn More

EEM 113	DC Circuits I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of atomic theory related to electronics and circuit theory. It covers electrical parameters and units, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, power and energy. It also includes complex circuits and DC instruments. Students will construct and test circuits.Learn More

EEM 114	DC Circuits II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic theory related to more complex electronics and circuit theory. It includes advanced electrical parameters and units, Ohm’s Law applications, additional Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, along with new power and energy applications. Topics also include complex circuits and DC instruments. Students will construct and test circuits.Learn More

EEM 119	AC Circuits I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of the characteristics of alternating current and voltage in resistors, capacitors and inductors. It includes study of series, parallel and complex circuits. Students will construct and test circuits.Learn More

EEM 120	AC Circuits II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a continuation of the study of the characteristics of alternating current and voltage in resistors, capacitors and inductors in more complex applications. New series, parallel and complex circuits are covered with emphasis on hands-on construction. Students will construct and test circuits.Learn More

EEM 129	Solid State Devices I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of semiconductor theory and common solid state devices. Students will construct and test circuits.Learn More

EEM 130	Solid State Devices II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a continuation of the study of semiconductor theory and common solid state devices with new and more complex applications. Students will construct and test circuits.Learn More

EEM 138	National Electrical Code I	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of the National Electrical Code and is based on the latest codes as published by the National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA).Learn More

EEM 139	National Electrical Code II	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is a continuation of the study of the National Electrical Code. Students will be required to identify violations of the Code in working applications and will demonstrate a working knowledge of the latest codes. Topics are based on the latest codes as published by the National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA).Learn More

EEM 151	Motor Controls I	4
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 This course is an introduction to motor controls, including a study of the various control devices and wiring used in industrial processes.Learn More

EEM 167	Commercial-Industrial Wiring I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of wiring methods and practices in commercial and industrial applications.Learn More

EEM 168	Commercial-Industrial Wiring II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a continuation of the study of advanced wiring methods and more complex practices in commercial and industrial applications.Learn More

EEM 218	AC DC Machines with Electrical Codes I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of AC and DC machines to include operational theory, applications and construction. Relevant sections of the National Electrical Code will also be covered.Learn More

EEM 219	AC DC Machines with Electrical Codes II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a continuation of the study of AC and DC machines to include complex and in-depth construction and application of operational theory. Relevant sections of the National Electrical Code will also be covered.Learn More

EEM 221	DC AC Drives	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the principles of operation and application of DC drives and AC drives.Learn More

EEM 251	Programmable Controllers	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces programmable control systems with emphasis on basic programming techniques. A variety of input/output devices and their applications are covered.Learn More

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Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.

Gainful Employment

Electrician: Industrial