Courses

 

This shop-based, hands-on course teaches competencies in basic wiring, covering switching, lighting, and power circuits. Students are required to purchase approximately $300 worth of hand tools during the 1st semester.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

This classroom based course provides students with basic electrical theory and design principles as applied to the electrical industry, providing a solid foundation in the electrical sciences. The course is intended for students who wish to enter any area of the electrical industry.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

Electrical Applications III

Electrical Applications III is a continuation of Electrical Application II. In this course students will wire a house, bend conduits, and apply more complicated circuits to their projects. Power, heat and lighting projects provide students with a well rounded electrical background.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

COURSE NO .........	0951
OFFERED ............	Full Year
CREDITS .............	8
LEVELS ...............	CP
PREREQUISITES ....	None
REQUISITE ...........	Must be taken concurrently with Electrical Applications III; Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program or instructor approval
GRADE ................	11

A continuation of Electrical Technology and Systems Design II, this course provides a solid understanding of residential wiring and basic competencies of commercial design and wiring methods.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

COURSE NO .........	0952
OFFERED ............	Full year
CREDITS .............	20
LEVELS ...............	CP
PREREQUISITES ....	Minimum grade of "C" in Electrical Applications III or instructor approval
REQUISITE ...........	Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program
GRADE ................	12

This "hands-on" course is intended to provide students with practical applications in various areas of the electrical industry. It is meant to serve those students who will be entering the world of work, as well as those seeking real world experiences before continuing their educational pursuits in related engineering disciplines. Students will be involved in laboratory activities and off-campus electrical projects.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

COURSE NO .........	0953
OFFERED ............	Full Year
CREDITS .............	2
LEVELS ...............	CP
PREREQUISITES ....	Must be taken concurrently with Electrical Applications IV
REQUISITE ...........	Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program or instructor approval
GRADE ................	12

A continuation of Electrical Technology and System Design III, this classroom based course provides students with the theoretical and design knowledge needed to succeed in the practical environment of the Electrical Applications IV course. Heavy emphasis on the Massachusetts Electrical Code prepares the student to take the Journeyman Electrician's license examination.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

COURSE NO .........	0954
OFFERED ............	Full Year
CREDITS .............	8
PREREQUISITES ....	None
REQUISITE ...........	Must be taken concurrently with Electrical Applications IV Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program
GRADE ................	12

This course covers the motors and controls encountered by an electrician and/or technician in a typical commercial or industrial work setting. The majority of the course time will be spent in the Motor and Controls Laboratory applying knowledge in a practical environment using real world motors and controls.

 

Academic Expectations from the Mission Statement

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

Introduction to Electrical Technology

COURSE NO .........	0607
OFFERED ............	1st Semester
CREDITS .............	5
PREREQUISITES ....	Minimum of "C" Pre-Algebra
REQUISITE ...........	None
GRADE ................	10

This course will introduce the academic division student to the world of electrical technology. 50% of the course time will be spent in the Electrical Laboratory wiring circuits and devices. 50% of the time will be spent in the classroom learning the basic concepts of electricity, electrical wiring, and drawing electrical diagrams. At least average math skills are needed to succeed in the course. A four function calculator and a dedicated 3 ring binder are required for classroom use. Students deciding to continue in the Electrical Career Pathway must purchase approximately $300 worth of hand tools during the second semester.

• Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
• Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
• Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.