Electrical Power Technology Overview (AS 2270)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/careerpathways/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.pbsc.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
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. Bob O'Dea, Associate Dean, odear@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5069
Oleg Andric, Department Chair, andrico@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5414
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.pbsc.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 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PHY1020 | Fundamentals of Physics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 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 |
| ETP1322C | 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 |
| 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 |
EVR2266: Course may only be used once toward the A.S. degree.
Note: You must choose the following elective courses ETP1511C, ETP1530C, and ETP1402C to be awarded the Alternative Energy Engineering Technology CCC.
Total Credit Hours: 68
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1322C | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| 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 |
| PHY1020 | Fundamentals of Physics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| EET1215C | Introduction to Electronics (AS) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 11)
| CET2117C | Microprocessors and Digital Logic (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2520C | Process Measurement Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2530C | Process Control Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 2 credits |
Term Five - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 13)
| CET2127C | Programmable Logic Controllers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET2930C | Special Topics In Electrical Engineering (AS) | 4 Credits |
| ETS2700C | Fluid and Pneumatic Controls (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 credits |
Term Six - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 5)
| Elective | 2 credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 68