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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, A.A.S.


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The Electrical & Instrumentation Technology program offers core courses related to Industrial Electrical Systems and Process Control. The program is designed to develop technical knowledge regarding electrical systems and instrumentation to prepare students to enter careers as I&E Technicians in a variety of industries. The curriculum was developed in partnership with local industries including Chemical Manufacturing, Mining, Electrical Power Plants, and Oil & Gas Production. This program provides training that meets these industries expectations. Students will develop skills needed to install, test, inspect, and maintain equipment and instrumentation designed to measure, record, and implement changes in industrial environments. Upon completion of this program, graduates can expect to find high-demand, well paid employment anywhere in the world. These individuals generally work 40-hour weeks on rotating shifts, perform tasks requiring high mental aptitude and physical ability, while working with a variety of materials and equipment. Most technicians in the local area can expect an annual starting wage of $50,000. This career path has a high probability of advancement depending on technical ability and personal drive.

Degree Requirements


Subtotal: 17


Freshman Year - Fall Semester Notes:

  • PHYS 1050  may be replaced by MATH 1000  or higher mathematics course.
  • In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011  (2 credits) due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.

Subtotal: 15


Freshman Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Subtotal: 18


Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Notes:

  • ELTR 2620 , ELTR 2855 , and ELTR 2890  can be replaced with any directly related course from the following prefixes: AUTO, CMPT, COSC, DESL, ELTR, ES, INDM, MATH, MINE, MCH, OGPT, PHYS, TECH, and WELD

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Subtotal: 15


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Subtotal: 65

Total Credit Hours: 65


All core ELTR courses must be completed with a “C” or better to earn the Electrical and Instrumentation Technology degree.

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