Student Catalog 2018-2019

Electrical Control Systems Diploma (EC22)

The Electrical Control Systems diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLCs, electrical controls, and instrumentation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as industrial electricians, industrial control technicians, or in related occupations.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 44 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COLL 1090: Effective January 2018, COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If COLL 1090 is not required due to ineligibility, program elective should be substituted to meet minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see program advisor for approval).
COLL 1090First Class Student Seminar

3

 

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

-or-

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

 

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

-or-

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

-or-

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

 

IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I

4

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1130Industrial Wiring

4

IDSY 1210Industrial Motor Controls II

4

IDSY 1220Intermediate Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1230Industrial Instrumentation

4

Occupational Electives (select 3 credits from the list below)

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

IDSY 1170Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

IDSY 1195Pumps and Piping Systems

3

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

WELD 1000Introduction to Welding Technology

4