Electrical Power Technology Overview (AS 2270)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
The Electrical Power Technology program is designed for the student who is seeking an A.S. degree and preparing for a career in the field of instrumentation and control. It is also designed for employees in these fields who seek further education and career advancement. The skill set and knowledge acquired in the program applies to both the power industry and aerospace industry. Course content includes core courses in instrumentation and control, electrical engineering, process control technology, electronics, mechanical engineering, and alternative energy fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years (104 weeks) if student attends full-time, or three or more years if students attend part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Dr. Becky Mercer, Associate Dean, mercerb@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5416
Oleg Andric, Department Chair, andrico@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5414
Charles Kent Geiger, Laboratory Specialist, geigerc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5318
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, students may seek employment in entry-level positions with a broad base of skills in instrumentation and control technology. Fields of employment include both aerospace and power industries. Job titles include instrumentation and control technician, control room technician, electronics technician, electrical distribution systems designer, engineering assistant, and technologist.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 18)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Core Program Requirements (Credits: 40)
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| EET1025C | AC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EVS2015 | Writing for Science (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ETI1000 | Industrial Tools and Equipment (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EET1215C | Introduction to Electronics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| CET2117C | Microprocessors and Digital Logic (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| CET2127C | Programmable Logic Controllers (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2700C | Fluid and Pneumatic Controls (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2530C | Process Control Technology (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| EET2930C | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (AS) | 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
| ETS2520C | Process Measurement Fundamentals (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
EVR2266: Course may only be used once toward the A.S. degree.
Electives (Select 10 credits)
| ETP1510C | Biofuels and Biomass (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETP2137C | Electrical Distribution Substations (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETI2941 | EPT Internship (6 credits) (AS) | 6 credits (30 lab hours) |
| ETI2942 | EPT Internship (3 credits) (AS) | 3 credits (15 lab hours) |
| ETP1511C | Introduction to Bio Fuels (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETP1530C | Introduction to Wind Energy (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETP1402C | Introduction to Solar Energy (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ETP2410C | Photovoltaic Technology (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS1810C | Energy Efficient Buildings (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETP1400C | Distributed Electric Power Generation and Storage (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| ETP1550 | Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Technologies (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EET2325C | Electronic Communications Systems (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
EVR2266: Course may only be used once toward the A.S. degree.
Total Credit Hours: 68
Course Sequence
Term One - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Three - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| EET1025C | AC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETI1000 | Industrial Tools and Equipment (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EVS2015 | Writing for Science (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Electives | 3 credits |
Term Four - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 11)
| EET1215C | Introduction to Electronics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
| Electives | 2 credits |
Term Five - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| CET2117C | Microprocessors and Digital Logic (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2520C | Process Measurement Fundamentals (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2530C | Process Control Technology (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| Electives | 3 credits |
Term Six - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| CET2127C | Programmable Logic Controllers (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2700C | Fluid and Pneumatic Controls (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| EET2930C | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (AS) | 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
| Electives | 2 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 68