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 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Core Program Requirements (Credits: 40)
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET1025C | AC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EVS2015 | Writing for Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1000 | Industrial Tools and Equipment (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET1215C | Introduction to Electronics (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2117C | Microprocessors and Digital Logic (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2127C | Programmable Logic Controllers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2700C | Fluid and Pneumatic Controls (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2530C | Process Control Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET2930C | Special Topics In Electrical Engineering (AS) | 4 Credits |
| ETS2520C | Process Measurement Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
EVR2266: Course may only be used once toward the A.S. degree.
Electives (Select 10 credits)
| ETP1510C | Biofuels and Biomass (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP2137C | Electrical Distribution Substations (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI2941 | EPT Internship (6 Credits) (AS) | 6 Credits |
| ETI2942 | EPT Internship (3 Credits) (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1511C | Introduction to Bio Fuels (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1530C | Introduction to Wind Energy (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1402C | Introduction to Solar Energy (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ETP2410C | Photovoltaic Technology (AS) | 2 Credits |
| ETS1810C | Energy Efficient Buildings (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1400C | Distributed Electric Power Generation and Storage (AS) | 2 Credits |
| ETP1550 | Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Technologies (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET2325C | Electronic Communications Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| 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 |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| EET1025C | AC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1000 | Industrial Tools and Equipment (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EVS2015 | Writing for Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 3 credits |
Term Four - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 11)
| EET1215C | Introduction to Electronics (AS) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| 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 |
| ETS2520C | Process Measurement Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2530C | Process Control Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 3 credits |
Term Six - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| CET2127C | Programmable Logic Controllers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2700C | Fluid and Pneumatic Controls (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET2930C | Special Topics In Electrical Engineering (AS) | 4 Credits |
| Electives | 2 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 68