Electrical Technology A.A.S.
HEGIS: 5310
SUNY CODE: 0555
Students graduating with an A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology will be prepared to enter careers in the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation and/or maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems, with a focus on Smart Grid technologies.
The goals of this program are to:
- demonstrate expertise and career advancement in their field through the application of fundamental knowledge (mathematics, and science), skills (problem solving), and engineering technology tools
- communicate effectively by contributing to internal documents, reports, and presentations to peers, clients and management
- contribute to the achievement of their organization's goals as an effective leader and/or effective team member
Successful candidates from this program will be able to:
- apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with engineering design of systems
- apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- function effectively as a member of a technical team
Admissions Requirements:
This is a fall start only program.
To be considered for admission to the program, high-school graduates must have a cumulative average of 75 or higher and have successfully completed at least two high school mathematics courses and one science course (Physics or Chemistry is recommended). Transfer students are recommended to have a GPA of 2.75 with a “B” or better in college pre-calculus and a “C” or higher in general Physics.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EE 101 | Intro to Electrical Technology | 3 |
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| IS 171 | Computer Science | 3 |
| SC 133 | Physics I | 4 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
2nd Semester
| EE 126 | Electric Circuits I | 4 |
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| MA 150 | Applied Calculus I | 4 |
| SC 134 | Physics II | 4 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| EE 127 | Electric Circuits II | 4 |
| EE 150 | Electronics | 4 |
| EE 201 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| | Arts Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
4th Semester
| EE 205 | Renewable Energy Systems | 4 |
| EE 210 | Building Management Systems | 4 |
| EE 220 | Microprocessors | 4 |
| | | |
| | American History | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Western Civilization Selective | 3 |
| | | |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.