Construction Technology - Electrical, Associate in Applied Science Degree
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NMC Code 653
The AAS in Electrical provides in-depth training and knowledge to those students who seek to have a well-balanced foundation of not only technical skills, but soft skills as well. Students completing this degree will find a wide range and availability of job opportunities. Electrical technicians have been in demand for installations, maintenance, repair, and support for industries ranging from private home owners to hospitals, manufacturers, and breweries. Technical training includes electrical theory, National Electrical Code, motors, generators, lighting, and control systems for residential through commercial/industrial applications. The curriculum is designed by the industry and aligned with State of Michigan electrical apprenticeship requirements. Information: (231) 995-2777.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Professional Communications | ||
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Math Competency 1 | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Earth Science | ||
| Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Any Group 1 Social Sciences course | 3 | |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| EGY 141 | Solar Photovoltaic Tech I | 3 |
| ELE 101 | Introduction to Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 105 | Beg Residential Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 110 | Electrical Code Studies I | 3 |
| ELE 111 | Electrical Code Studies II | 3 |
| ELE 121 | Adv Residential Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 125 | Pre-Commercial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 131 | Commercial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 135 | Adv Commercial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 142 | Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 146 | Adv. Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| Construction Technology Electives (see list) | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
| 1 | Placement into MTH 122 Trigonometry or higher, or completion of MTH 121 College Algebra |
Approved Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVF 141 | Remote Pilot Flight | 3 |
| AVF 211 | Commercial Drone Operations 1 | 4 |
| AVF 241 | Advanced Drone Operations 1 | 3 |
| CAR 101 | Introduction to Carpentry | 3 |
| CAR 102 | Intro to Woodworking | 3 |
| CAR 103 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| CAR 105 | Foundations and Framing | 3 |
| CAR 121 | Exterior Construction | 3 |
| CAR 125 | Interior Construction 1 | 3 |
| CMT 107 | Construction Supervision | 4 |
| CMT 207 | Construction Cost Estimating 1 | 3 |
| EET 103 | Electrical Studies I 1 | 3 |
| EET 204 | Electrical Studies II 1 | 3 |
| EET 221 | Industrial Controls 1 | 3 |
| EET 232 | Programmable Logic Controllers 1 | 3 |
| EET 233 | PLC Applications I 1 | 3 |
| EET 234 | PLC Applications II 1 | 3 |
| EGY 101 | Principles of Renewable Energy 1 | 3 |
| EGY 105 | Sustainable Building Design | 3 |
| EGY 115 | Residential Energy Efficiency | 3 |
| EGY 141 | Solar Photovoltaic Tech I 1 | 3 |
| EGY 143 | Solar Thermal Technology I 1 | 3 |
| EGY 145 | Geothermal Technology 1 | 3 |
| ELE 101 | Introduction to Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 105 | Beg Residential Electrical 1 | 3 |
| ELE 110 | Electrical Code Studies I 1 | 3 |
| ELE 111 | Electrical Code Studies II 1 | 3 |
| ELE 121 | Adv Residential Electrical 1 | 3 |
| ELE 125 | Pre-Commercial Electrical 1 | 3 |
| ELE 131 | Commercial Electrical 1 | 3 |
| ELE 135 | Adv Commercial Electrical 1 | 3 |
| ELE 142 | Industrial Electrical 1 | 3 |
| ELE 146 | Adv. Industrial Electrical 1 | 3 |
| HVA 101 | Introduction to HVAC/R | 3 |
| HVA 106 | Fundamentals of Heating 1 | 3 |
| HVA 122 | Refrigeration Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| HVA 126 | Residential and Commercial A/C 1 | 3 |
| HVA 132 | Commercial A/C & Refrigeration 1 | 3 |
| HVA 136 | EPA Certification 1 | 3 |
| PLU 101 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| PLU 105 | Plumbing Components 1 | 3 |
| PLU 121 | Commercial Plumbing 1 | 3 |
| PLU 125 | Plumbing Installation 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Denotes courses with required prerequisites. |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Humanities: Any Group 1 course | 3 | |
| Social Sciences: Any Group 1 course | 3 | |
| ELE 101 | Introduction to Electrical | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Communications | ||
| ELE 105 | Beg Residential Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 110 | Electrical Code Studies I (Spring only) | 3 |
| Construction Technology Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Earth Science | ||
| Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| MTH 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| ELE 111 | Electrical Code Studies II | 3 |
| ELE 121 | Adv Residential Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 131 | Commercial Electrical (Fall only) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELE 125 | Pre-Commercial Electrical (Spring only) | 3 |
| ELE 135 | Adv Commercial Electrical (Spring only) | 3 |
| ELE 142 | Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 146 | Adv. Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| EGY 141 | Solar Photovoltaic Tech I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.