Electrical & Electronics Technology
Galveston College’s Electrical/Electronics Technology Program is designed to provide
training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic
systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Training, most
of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices,
digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, National
Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require. Graduates should qualify
for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronic field as an on-the-job trainee
or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic
systems.
Overview
- Associates of Applied Science (AAS) – Electrical & Electronics Technology
- Certificate – Electrical & Electronics Technology – Level One (Entry Level)
- Certificate – Electrical & Electronics Technology – Level One (Advanced Level)
- Certificate – Electrical & Electronics Technology – Level Two (Advanced Level Technology)
See the full college catalog for additional information and course descriptions.
The Electrical and Electronics Technology Program at Galveston College is designed to provide hands-on training on the same equipment used by business and Industry. In addition, this program is designed to provide the students with the necessary skills required to be proficient in industrial systems, industrial building/maintenance technology, and facility and equipment maintenance. Students will have the opportunity to learn various industrial maintenance processes that will provide the basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the fields of Electrical/Electronics and Instrumentation.
- Demonstrate safe practices and procedures related to electricity, electronics, and electro-mechanical systems, equipment, hardware, and software.
- Use oral, written, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to effectively interact with customers, employers, coworkers, and others.
- Apply critical thinking skills and problem solving skills
- Use computer-aided design technology to perform electronic circuit design, simulation, and analysis
- Use basic test equipment to construct, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic components, circuits, and systems
- Demonstrate competency working with various sensors, servomechanisms, programmable logic controllers, industrial networks, microprocessor and PC-based systems, I/O cards, DC and AC drives, robotics, and vision systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to select, obtain and use current technical application information and equipment, systems, subsystems and components
- Construct, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems
- Install, configure, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot automated electro-mechanical systems and related equipment, hardware and software
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