Electrical Construction & Maintenance (ELEC), AAS
At Dunwoody College of Technology, the Electrical Construction & Maintenance program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions within the electrical industry, including: construction, maintenance, manufacturing of electrical components, estimating, sales, and other related fields. The program incorporates lecture instruction with application in a laboratory environment to equip graduates with trade knowledge and skills.
Instruction begins with the science of electricity and transitions to various facets of the electrical construction and manufacturing industries. Components of the program include wiring methods, controls, power generation, electrical schematics and blueprints, and electrical and job site safety. Students apply the National Electrical Code to electrical installations and maintenance work while developing critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions. Arts & Sciences courses complement the technical major providing technical reading and writing skills, analytic and scientific reasoning, and a global perspective.
The Electrical Construction & Maintenance major is approved by the MN Department of Labor & Industry as a two-year electrical program. Satisfactory completion of an approved two-year electrical program fulfills the one year’s experience credit allowance for a Class A journeyman electrician, power limited technician, or maintenance electrician license applicant according to part 3800.3520, subpart 5, items B, E, and I, and Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.33, subdivisions 2, paragraph (b), and 7, paragraph (b).
Credits earned in the Electrical Construction & Maintenance AAS directly transfer into the following Dunwoody programs:
- Construction Management Bachelor of Science (CMGT)
- Business Management & Leadership Bachelor of Science (AMGT)
- Power Construction & Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science (PCET)
Length of Program: 2 years (4 semesters)
Classes Offered: Day
Available Starts: Fall Semester; Spring Semester
Accreditation: Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry approved two-year electrical program
- Demonstrate the mechanical skills necessary for electrical work.
- Interpret the National Electrical Code and other related applications.
- Apply the electrical code and theory with practical applications.
- Read, write, and evaluate electrical drawings.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
- Demonstrate required industry safety standards.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| MATH1000 | Algebra & Trigonometry | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Physical/Environmental Science/Lab Elective | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| ELEC1111 | AC & DC Electrical Lab | 5 |
| ELEC1113 | AC & DC Electrical Principles | 7 |
| ELEC1114 | Introduction to the NEC | 1 |
| ELEC1115 | Basic Skills of an Electrician | 2 |
| ELEC1211 | AC & DC Machines & Controls Lab | 5 |
| ELEC1213 | AC & DC Machines Principles | 6 |
| ELEC1214 | National Electrical Code-Equipment | 1 |
| ELEC1215 | Plans & Estimates for Electricians | 2 |
| ELEC2111 | Wiring & Electrical Systems Lab 1 | 5 |
| ELEC2113 | Residential Wiring Electrical Principles | 6 |
| ELEC2114 | National Electrical Code-Materials | 1 |
| ELEC2115 | Building Automation Systems | 2 |
| ELEC2211 | Wiring & Electrical Systems Lab 2 | 5 |
| ELEC2213 | Commercial Wiring Electrical Principles | 6 |
| ELEC2214 | National Electrical Code-Special Topics | 1 |
| ELEC2215 | Alternative Energy | 2 |
| Total Credits | 72 | |
The following sample academic plan demonstrates how a student's schedule might look on a semester-by-semester basis, including elective courses. Your actual degree plan may differ from this sequence, depending on whether you start in the fall or spring semester, what transfer credits you may have (if any), and which General Education courses and electives you take and when you take them.
The sample academic plan is for informational purposes only. To determine your academic plan, please meet with an academic advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ELEC1111 | AC & DC Electrical Lab | 5 |
| ELEC1113 | AC & DC Electrical Principles | 7 |
| ELEC1114 | Introduction to the NEC | 1 |
| ELEC1115 | Basic Skills of an Electrician | 2 |
| MATH1000 | Algebra & Trigonometry | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| ELEC1211 | AC & DC Machines & Controls Lab | 5 |
| ELEC1213 | AC & DC Machines Principles | 6 |
| ELEC1214 | National Electrical Code-Equipment | 1 |
| ELEC1215 | Plans & Estimates for Electricians | 2 |
| Physical/Natural Science with Lab | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ELEC2111 | Wiring & Electrical Systems Lab 1 | 5 |
| ELEC2113 | Residential Wiring Electrical Principles | 6 |
| ELEC2114 | National Electrical Code-Materials | 1 |
| ELEC2115 | Building Automation Systems | 2 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| ELEC2211 | Wiring & Electrical Systems Lab 2 | 5 |
| ELEC2213 | Commercial Wiring Electrical Principles | 6 |
| ELEC2214 | National Electrical Code-Special Topics | 1 |
| ELEC2215 | Alternative Energy | 2 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Descriptions
ELEC1111 | AC & DC Electrical Lab | Laboratory (5 Credits)
Investigation and application of electronics and electrical alternating and direct current principles and theories utilizing electrical math, basic schematics, test equipment, circuit connections, and analysis techniques to identify and predict electrical and electronic component and circuit behaviors.
ELEC1113 | AC & DC Electrical Principles | Lecture (7 Credits)
Examine electronics and electrical alternating and direct current principles and theories utilizing electrical math, basic schematics, and circuit analysis techniques to identify and predict electrical and electronic component and circuit behaviors.
Corequisite(s): ELEC1115
ELEC1114 | Introduction to the NEC | Seminar (1 Credit)
Introduction to the National Electrical Code through investigation of the history to formulate a necessary base knowledge in which to develop basic skills and understanding of the NEC and how it applies to the electrical applications in the field.
ELEC1115 | Basic Skills of an Electrician | Lecture/Laboratory (2 Credits)
Introduce basic skills utilized in the electrical industry through hands-on training in basic tool use and safety protocols. Identify professional development opportunities and required industry ethics to prepare for your electrical career.
Corequisite(s): ELEC1113
ELEC1211 | AC & DC Machines & Controls Lab | Laboratory (5 Credits)
Investigation and analysis of AC and DC machines with both industrial and programmable logic control systems utilizing schematics and components to create and build electrical circuits with the inclusion of testing and troubleshooting procedures of equipment for a comprehensive analysis of industrial manufacturing systems.
ELEC1213 | AC & DC Machines Principles | Lecture (6 Credits)
Examine AC and DC machine principles and theories and various control types with an emphasis on industrial manufacturing system calculations and analysis, including use of the National Electrical Code regulations for installations.
ELEC1214 | National Electrical Code-Equipment | Seminar (1 Credit)
Explore the National Electrical Code requirements for the safe installation of equipment in general use through the interpretation and calculations of the requirements utilized in the electrical industry.
ELEC1215 | Plans & Estimates for Electricians | Lecture/Laboratory (2 Credits)
Investigate construction drawings, specifications, estimates, and sequencing through the interpretation of various symbols, take-off methodologies, cost analysis, and planning utilized in the electrical industry.
ELEC2111 | Wiring & Electrical Systems Lab 1 | Laboratory (5 Credits)
Implementation and installation of electric equipment, wiring methods and print reading for residential, light commercial and limited energy systems performed in a lab environment using proper safety practices and procedures.
ELEC2113 | Residential Wiring Electrical Principles | Lecture (6 Credits)
Interpretation of the National Electrical Code and related calculations are examined and used to determine proper installation and use of wiring methods, devices, and equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code with a focus on residential electrical systems.
ELEC2114 | National Electrical Code-Materials | Seminar (1 Credit)
Examine the National Electrical Code requirements for the safe installation, maintenance and protection of electrical systems utilized in the construction and maintenance industry.
ELEC2115 | Building Automation Systems | Lecture/Laboratory (2 Credits)
Analyze Building Automation Systems (BAS) containing Class 1, 2, and 3 wiring, remote control and signaling such as fire alarms, security, phone, and data through the identification of wiring methods and materials.
ELEC2211 | Wiring & Electrical Systems Lab 2 | Laboratory (5 Credits)
Implementation of wiring methods for the installation of commercial, industrial, and renewable energy applications with an emphasis on various electrical systems utilizing blue prints, electrical schematics, estimating and take-off, and applicable industry standards along with the National Electrical Code within a laboratory environment.
ELEC2213 | Commercial Wiring Electrical Principles | Lecture (6 Credits)
Examine the methods and materials used for the design, operation, estimation, layout, and installation of commercial and industrial electrical systems utilizing applicable industry standards along with the National Electrical Code.
ELEC2214 | National Electrical Code-Special Topics | Seminar (1 Credit)
Examine the specialty topics in the National Electrical Code, including but not limited to special locations, equipment, and occupancies for the electrical industry.
ELEC2215 | Alternative Energy | Lecture/Laboratory (2 Credits)
Investigate alternative energy methods, including common and uncommon power generation utilized in today's world.
MATH1000 | Algebra & Trigonometry | Lecture (3 Credits)
Real numbers and polynomials, exponents and radicals, fractional equations; proportions and linear equations; trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles, radians, trig functions graphs, vectors, and basic identities.
General Education: Mathematics