Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

This two-year electronics curriculum leads to an associate of applied science degree in one of three concentrations: general electronics - offering students a solid foundation in electronics with the opportunity to choose technical electives; industrial electrical – for technicians in environments where electrical machinery, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, or motor control systems are prevalent; and electrical power technician – for technicians working in the electrical power distribution industry.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Engineering Technology department page.

Total Credits Required



Liberal Studies	17
EN 111 College Composition I	4
EN 211D Technical and Report Writing [Div I]	4
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies [Div II]	4
PH 201 College Physics I [Div II]	5

Health Promotion	1
HP 200 Physical Well Being	1


Major Courses	16
ET 112 DC Circuit Analysis	4
ET 113 AC Circuit Analysis	4
ET 210 Discrete Semiconductors	4
ET 211 Digital Electronics	4


Major Concentrations	19-23

General Electronics Concentration	19
ET 201 Visual Programming for Technicians	4
ET 212 Advanced Linear Circuits	3
General ET Credits (200 level or above)	8
Social Science Elective	4

Industrial Electrical Concentration	23
ET 202 Industrial Wiring	2
ET 212 Advanced Linear Circuits	3
ET 250 Industrial Electrical Machinery	4
ET 252 Industrial Motor Controls	4
ET 311 Applied Programmable Controllers	2
ET 360 Process Control Systems	3
IT 180 Introduction to Fluid Power	3
IT 215 General Industrial Safety	2

Electrical Power Technician	20
ET 180 Substation Equipment	4
ET 255 Transformers	4
ET 270 3φ Power & Equipment	4
ET 280 Protective Relay Systems	3
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [Div V]	4
IT 215 General Industrial Safety	2


General Electives	7-11

Bulletin Year: 2009 - 2010 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.