Cape Fear Community College

Electrical/Electronics Technology

 

Electrical/Electronics Technology


The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.

Training, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronic field as an on-the-job trainer or apprentice, assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.

TOTAL CREDITS: 70

 

Courses :

Major Courses | General Education Courses

 

Recommended Sequence of Courses

 

Course Descriptions

 

Major Courses:

Number Course Title Credits
BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction 2
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 2
COE 112 Co-op Work Experience I 2
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 5
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I 4
ELC 114 Basic Wiring II 4
ELC 115 Industrial Wiring4
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 4
ELC 118 National Electrical Code 2
ELC 119 NEC Calculations 2
ELC 125 Diagrams and Schematics 2
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3
ELC 228 PLC Applications 4
ELC 229 Applications Project 2
ELN 131 Electronics Devices 4
ELN 133 Digital Electronics 4
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics 4
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3
  total credits 55

 

General Education:

ENG 111 Expository Writing 3
ENG 114 Professional Research/Reporting 3
MAT 121 Algebra/Trig I 3
Behavioral/Social Sci. Elective 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
 total credits 15