Electrical Technology
MSU-Northern's Electrical Technology program is the only program in the state to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in conjunction with State of Montana Apprenticeship program. With an electrical technology degree, students will be prepared to start their career as an apprentice electrician or to continue their education in electrical engineering.
Mission Statement
Graduate has earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology. The graduate will have the necessary skills, training, and confidence to be a valuable employee to an electrical contractor with skills commensurate to a 2nd year apprentice.
Learning Outcomes for Electrical Technology, AAS
Upon completion of this program, students will understand and apply:
- Understand basic electricity and it's functions
- Understanding basic residential wiring (IE: branch circuits, overcurrent protection, single pole and 3-way switching.)
- Understand National Electrical Code Requirements for Motor installation and hook up a motor installation with Magnetic Starter, Thermal Overloads, Overcurrent Protection, and Control devices. Understand how to read a Volt Ohm Meter and other basic hand-held meters.
-Bend conduit with hand held bender and large mechanical benders. Identify electrical parts used on the job.
Associate of Applied Science Electrical Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ELCT 101 | Electrical Fundamentals I | 3 |
| ELCT 103 | Electric Code Study/Codeology | 3 |
| ELCT 106 | Electrical Formulas & Calc | 3 |
| ELCT 137 | Electrical Drafting | 2 |
| HPE 234 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |
| CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ELCT 111 | Electric Meters & Motors | 3 |
| ELCT 102 | Electrial Fundamentals II | 3 |
| ELCT 133 | Basic Wiring | 5 |
| ELCT 139 | Elctrcl Code Study-Residential | 3 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| or M 121 | College Algebra | |
| ELCT 201 | Alternating Current Theory | 3 |
| ELCT 205 | Electrical Design & Lighting | 3 |
| ELCT 211 | AC Measurements | 3 |
| ELCT 233 | Commercial Wiring Lab | 3 |
| ELCT 239 | Grounding & Bonding Fund | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| or WRIT 122 | Business Writing | |
| ELCT 204 | Elctrcl Planning & Estimating | 3 |
| ELCT 236 | Conduit/Rcwys & Code Calc Lab | 3 |
| ELCT 241 | Electric Motor Controls | 3 |
| IT 111 | Industrial Safety/Waste Mgmnt | 2 |
| COMX 115 | Intro to Interpersonal Communc | 3 |
| or COMX 111 | Intro to Public Speaking | |
| Total minimum credits required for degree | 65 | |