Industrial Electricity
Certificate
Program Start Date: Fall or spring terms
Minimum Program Length: 3 terms day or evening
Curriculum
Program Description
Industrial electricity students study electrical theory. They also learn electrical and electronic circuits, motor controls and programmable logic controller fundamentals.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience constructing electrical circuits, using test equipment, operating motor controllers and working with programmable controllers.
Professional Opportunities
Electrical/electronic equipment installer, electronic salesperson, electrical maintenance person, general electrical worker
Unique Aspects
Courses from this certificate will apply towards an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electronics or Automated Manufacturing Technology. In addition, there is an opportunity to obtain national certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) in an assortment of modules related to the field of industrial electricity/electronics.
EEDA Career Cluster
Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Architecture & Construction; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Course Requirements for Industrial Electricity
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
None
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques (2)
EEM 109 NCCER Core Curriculum (3)
EEM 117 AC/DC Circuits I (4)
EEM 118 AC/DC Circuits II (4)
EEM 145 Control Circuits (3)
EEM 151 Motor Controls I (4)
EEM 152 Motor Controls II (4)
EEM 162 Introduction to Process Control (3)
EEM 201 Electronic Devices I (3)
EEM 211 AC Machines (3)
EEM 251 Programmable Controllers (3)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation (followed by number of credit hours)
• None
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 36