The Electrical Power Production Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and technical background required for entry-level employment in the operation of modern non-nuclear fueled power facilities.
Courses
Required Courses for Program | |
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success |
* CIS 110 | Intro to Computers |
* ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity |
* ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
* ENG 112 | Argument-Based Research *HUM Elective |
* MAT 171 | Pre-Calculus Algebra |
* PSY 150 | General Psychology |
BPR 115 | ELC/Fluid Power Diagrams ELC 117 Motors and Controls |
ELC 128 | Intro to PLC’s |
ELC 213 | Instrumentation |
ELC 228 | PLC Applications |
EPP 110 | Intro to Power Plant Operations EPP 112 Fuels & Combustion |
EPP 210 | Power Plant Systems |
EPP 212 | Steam & Combustion TG |
EPP 214 | Power Plant Environ Mgt |
HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics |
ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
ISC 170 | Problem Solving |
MNT 230 | Pumps & Piping Systems |
WAT 120 | Intro to Water Treatment |
WBL 111 | Work-based Learning Seminar I |
WBL 115 | Work-based Learning Exp I |
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree – 75
Courses with matching symbols indicate OR/AND requirements.
Review back page or contact Student Development for more information.
“*” means these courses may be offered Spring or Fall.
Outlook for Employment
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will qualify for entry-level employment in the electric utility industry, industrial power facilities, and other power production occupations. Graduates also will qualify for many other industrial positions such as electromechanical technician, electrical troubleshooter, and PLC programmer.
Electromechanical Technician
Electrical Troubleshooter
PLC Programmer
Process for Admissions
- Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
- Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
- Complete the Admission Placement Test.
- Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student
Course# | Course Name | CL. | LB. | CLIN. | CR. |
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
* ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* MAT 171 | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
* CIS 110 | Intro to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
EPP 110 | Intro to Power Plant Operations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
EPP 112 | Fuels & Combustion | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* ACA 111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
15-16 | 4-6 | 0 | 18 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
* ENG 112 | Argument-Based Research OR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* MAT 172 | Pre-Calculus Trigonometry | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
* ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BPR 115 | ELC/Fluid Power Diagrams | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
12 | 13 | 0 | 17 | ||
SUMMER SEMESTER | |||||
ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | ||
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
ELC 128 | Intro to PLC’s | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
* PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ELC 213 | Instrumentation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
EPP 210 | Power Plant Systems | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
ISC 170 | Problem Solving | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
13 | 10 | 0 | 16 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
WAT 120 | Intro to Water Treatment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
MNT 230 | Pumps & Piping Systems | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
EPP 212 | Steam & Combustion TG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
EPP 214 | Power Plant Environ Mgt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
ELC 228 | PLC Applications | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
*HUM | Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* ELN 131 | Analog Electronics I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
15 | 11 | 0 | 20 | ||
57-58 | 44-46 | 0 | 75 |
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 75
“*” means these courses may be offered Spring or Fall.
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