Electrical Systems Specialty
The Electrical Systems Specialty prepares the students to repair install, maintain, and fix complex electrical equipment found in the manufacturing environment. In addition, they help plan, install, and test the setup of new equipment. Many technicians may travel to customer sites to maintain and/or repair equipment.
Sample Job Titles
Industrial Electrician, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Technician
Graduation Requirements
- Total Credit Hours: 68 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
- Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses
Social Science Electives
Number of Credit Hours Required: 3.00
General Education Electives
Number of Credit Hours Required: 3.00. PHYS 101 or PHYS 115 recommended
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
| COMM 120 | Business & Professional Speaking | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| ENGT 210 | PLC Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| ENGT 212 | Motor Control Systems | 4.0 |
| ENGT 214 | Motion Control Applications | 3.0 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3.0 |
Spring Semester
| ENGT 211 | PLC Applications & Data Acquisiton | 3.0 |
| ENGT 213 | Robotic Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ENGT 215 | Motion Control Systems | 3.0 |
| ENGT 232 | Rigging & Cranes | 2.0 |
| ENGT 290 | Work Exp. Practicum & Seminar | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| ENGT 295 | Workplace Simulation & Project | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| ENGT 299 | Systems Integration | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
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