Electrical
Program Statement
This program prepares students to work as technicians in many positions for which training in electricity and electronics technology is required. Some of the most common areas with job opportunities are industrial manufacturing, research and development laboratory, field service, solar energy and technical sales.
Program Information
- All technical courses use computer applications, and laboratories are equipped with modern test equipment.
- Every technical course has a related laboratory, which provides hands-on experience.
- Students should be in a Math (MTH) course every semester until they have completed their sequence.
- For students with adequate mathematical preparedness, and interested in transfer, PHY 211: General Physics I can be substituted for PHY 101: Technical Physics I.
- Completing courses in the summer will reduce fall and spring semester course loads.
- Oral Communication General Education Competency Infused.
After Bristol
- Graduates can work as an equipment installation technician, central office technician, computer technician, engineering assistant, manufacturing lab technician, solar technician, field service and installation technician, or customer support specialist.
- If you are considering transferring to a four-year institution, speak with your advisor and visit Transfer Services for additional information.
Degree Requirements
General Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
HST 113 or HST 114
+
3
Human Expression Elective
+
3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
EGR 102 or EGR 103
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
27
Program Electives
Course #
Title
Credits
Electrical Technology Program Electives
+
3
-
4
Two-course Math Sequence
+
7
-
8
PHY 101 and PHY 102
+
8
Sub-Total Credits
18-20
Total credits:
60-63
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
MTH 152, MTH 172 or MTH 214
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
EGR 102 or EGR 103
+
3
MTH 172, MTH 214 or MTH 215
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
15
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective or Human Expression Elective
+
3
HST 113 or HST 114
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
17
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
Item #
Title
Credits
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective or Human Expression Elective
+
3
Program Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
14-15