CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE ∙ ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
Associate in Applied Science
Electrical Engineering Technology
(A40180)
For more information: Program Chair Dr. Adam Harris 704-330-6773 adam.harris@cpcc.edu
Overview
The Electrical Engineering
Technology curriculum is
designed to provide training
for entry-level technicians
desiring a career in electrical
maintenance and management, design, planning, construction, development and
installation of electrical systems, machines, automation
and power generating equipment.
Beginning with electrical fundamentals, coursework progressively introduces
electronics, circuit simulation using Electronics Workbench, AutoCAD, and
Visual Basic Programming. Other coursework includes the study of various
fields associated with the electrical/electronic industry.
In the second year, students have the option to choose one of three tracks:
Automation, Electrical Design or Power Systems & Alternative Energy
Sources. The tracks are designed to guide students to curriculum paths that
cover the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Graduates may seek employment as technicians, engineering assistants,
field service engineers, technical managers, or salespersons in electrical
generation/distribution, industrial maintenance, automation, electronic repair
or other fields requiring a broad-based knowledge of electrical and electronic
concepts.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of any of the three program
tracks.
Diploma Awarded
A diploma in Automation, Electrical Design or Power Systems & Alternative
Energy is also awarded by the College upon completion of the respective
track.
Note: Students in the Electrical Engineering Technology (A40180) program desiring to earn an additional degree in Computer Engineering Technology (A40160), or Electronics Engineering Technology (A40200), or an
additional track under Electrical Engineering Technology (A40180) must
meet the specified course requirements.
The Electrical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the
Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
www.cpcc.edu/getstarted
AutomAtion: Track:
This track focuses on the knowledge and skills associated with the installation, maintenance, integration and troubleshooting of automated systems.
Coursework includes control equipment such as PLCs, PACs, networking,
electrical machines such as transformers, generators, AC, DC, stepper and
servo motors, variable frequency drives, and data acquisition using Labview.
Electrical Design:
This track focuses on the knowledge and skills associated with electrical
system design using computer-aided drafting software packages.
Coursework includes 2D and 3D CAD software, networking, electrical
machines such as transformers, generators, AC, DC, stepper and servo
motors, variable frequency drives, and the generation and distribution of
electrical power.
Power Systems:
This track focuses on the knowledge and
skills associated with the generation, management and distribution of electrical power. Coursework includes control
equipment such as PLCs, networking, electrical machines such as transformers, generators, AC, DC, stepper and servo motors, variable frequency
drives, and the generation, distribution and management of electrical power.
The AAS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology is accepted at
some colleges and universities as the first two years of a 2+2 bachelor’s-level engineering technology program. These students are advised to complete a second Physics class (PHY132 or PHY152) to ensure they are not considered deficient with credit hours in Physics.
CURRICULUM (First Year-All Tracks) Effective Fall 2013
First Semester- Fall
ELC
131
MAT
121
Or UNCC Transfer 2+2
Circuit Analysis I
Algebra/Trigonometry I
Lecture
3
2
Lab
3
2
MAT
171
Pre-calculus Algebra
3
0
3
COM
110
Intro. to Communications
3
0
3
ELN
150
CAD Electronics
1
3
2
ENG
111
Expository Writing
3
0
FIRST STEP TO ENROLL:
Call Program Chair Dr. Adam Harris 704.330.6773
Second Semester-Spring
ELC
133
Circuit Analysis II
3
3
4
ELN
133E
Digital Electronics
3
3
4
ELN
131
Analog Electronics
3
3
4
MAT
122
Algebra/Trigonometry
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
Or UNCC Transfer 2+2
MAT
172
Pre-calculus Trigonometry
CSC
134
C++Programming
Third Semester-Summer
Professional Research and
ENG
114
Rep.
Behavioral/ Social Science
Elective
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
SGF
3
18
3
3
3
0
0
0
CPCC is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Rev. 02/2016
3
15
CSC 134 may be taken in Summer of 1 year
Engineering Technologies
Change your direction!
Credit
4
3
Please contact your advisor before scheduling classes for the Electrical Engineering Technology Program
3
3
3
9
CURRICULUM (Second Year)
First Semester-Fall
ELC 135 Electrical Machines I
ELC 213 Instrumentation
or
ELN 260 Program Logic Control
MAT 223 Applied Calculus
Or UNCC Transfer 2+2
MAT 271 Calculus I
PHY 151 College Physics
or
PHY 251 General Physics I
Lecture
2
3
Lab
2
2
Credit
3
4
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
26
*ELC 213 or ELN 260 not taken as required can be taken as elective
*ELN260 may be taken prior to ELN 133E by permission of department
but not recommended
Second Semester-Spring
ELC 136 Electrical Machines II
3
3
4
ELC 231 Electrical Power Systems
3
2
4
Major Elective
3/4
Major Elective
3/4
14/16
Major Electives– Electrical Engineering Technology
Lecture
ELN 232
ELN 132
ELC 234E
ELN 237
PCI 162
PCI 170
PCI 173
ELC 233
CTI 130
MAT 272
MAT 273
Intro to Microproc
Analog Electronics II
Electrical System Design
LAN (Ethernet, Inc. wireless
Instrumentation Control
DAQ & Control (Lab View)
Programmable Systems
Energy Management
OS and Device Foundation
Calculus II
Calculus III
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
Lab Credit
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
6
4
4
Additional Courses may apply, check with Program Chair
Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Co-Op prior to
completion of their degree
Engineering Technology Division Information: www.cpcc.edu/et
Computer, Electrical and Electronics Program Chair Dr. Adam Harris
Tel. 704.330.6773
adam.harris@cpcc.edu
Or Instructor Dave Ross Tel.704.330.6215 dave.ross@cpcc.edu
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION
P. O. BOX 35009
CHARLOTTE, NC 28235-5009