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Electromechanical
Technology (ELT)
programs
of study
Program Description
The Electromechanical Technology program prepares students for careers
in electricity and electronic fields that require technicians who are capable
of dealing with the challenge of rapid changes in technology. Emphasis is
placed on providing a solid theoretical background in electricity and electronics
balanced with industrial control technologies.
This program covers fi ve major content areas of study:
1. Electricity and Industrial Controls: students learn how to read
schematic diagrams and follow National Electrical Code standards in
connecting devices and motor controls;
2. Digital and Analog Electronics: students become skilled in the
use of test instru ments, digital and analog circuitry, microprocessors
and comput ers.;
3. Process Control and Measurement: students study pressure,
temperature, level, analytical and flow measurement concepts that
are implemented to produce feedback control loop systems;
4. Robotics and Automation: students use personal computers to
program and control industrial robotic arms and program intelligent
controls such as A-C frequency drives and programmable Controllers;
and
5. Telecommunications: stu dents study data communication and
networking.
Students have the opportunity to earn a Certificate or an Associate in
Applied Science degree. The program has been approved by the State
of Maine Electricians’ Licensing Board to provide courses that meet the
requirements of the Master, Journeyman, and Limited licensing law. The
award of a Certifi cate may be earned with program concentrations in
Electromechanical Technology, Electrician Licensing, Electronics, Industrial
Electricity, Instrumentation and Robotic Technology (see details on
the pages that follow). Students may enroll on a full or part-time basis
and may take some courses in the day, evening, or both, depending upon
availability. Students enrolled for full-time course work usually need one
academic year to complete the Certificate. Part-time students may need
several semesters to complete the program requirements.
Upon graduation, students qualify for entry level positions as: electromechanical
technicians, electrical/electronic technicians, electricians,
engineering assistants, instrument technicians, main tenance technicians,
robotic technicians, and computer techni cians. The work is widely diverse
from maintenance of equipment and systems in the industrial environment
to programming intelli gent controllers, and electrical installations.
Program Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Electromechanical
Technology Program, the graduate is pre pared to:
1. Demonstrate oral and written presentation skills.
2. Practice appropriate electrical safety procedures.
3. Employ entry-level skills in the electrical, electronic, and process
control fi elds.
4. Analyze electrical and electronic prints and specifications.
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Associate in Applied Science
Degree Requirements
Semester I
Credit Hours
ELT 111 Electricity I 4
ELT 123 Electrical Controls I 3
ELT 153 Digital Logic 3
MAT ___ MAT 100* Intermediate Algebra or 3
MAT 122 College Algebra
___ ___ Elective: Humanities - Advisor approved 3
Semester II
ELT 112 Electricity II 4
ELT 145 Electronic Devices I 3
ENG 101* College Writing 3
TET 201 Telecommunications I 3
___ ___ Elective: (MAT 105 or higher) - Advisor approved 3
___ ___ Elective - Advisor approved 3
*Course placement determined by assessment test scores and/or
prior college course work.
Semester III
ELT 221 Industrial Controls 3
ELT 231 Process Measurement 3
ELT 245 Electronic Devices II 3
ELT 271 Industrial Robotics 3
Elective: Mathematics/Science - Advisor approved 3-4
Semester IV
ELT 222 Programmable Controls 3
ELT 232 Process Control 3
ELT 246 Linear Integrated Electronics 3
ELT 275 Robotics and Control Systems 2
ENG 201 Technical Writing 3
___ ___ Elective: Social Science - Advisor approved 3
ELT 296 Independent Study (in place of applicable ELT course
requirements) is an option available for up to 6 credit hours in the
second year, subject to approval by the Department Chair person
and the Faculty Advisor. See Course Description section of this
catalog.
Total Credit Hour Requirements 67-68
Distribution of A.A.S. Credit Hour Requirements
Humanities and Social Sciences - 12 (18%)
ENG 101, 201, one Humanities elective and one Social Science elective.
Mathematics and/or Science - 9 (14%)
MAT 100 or 122, MAT elective (105 or above), MAT/SCI elective.
Concentration - 43 (64%)
ELT 111,112, 123, 145, 153, 221, 222, 231, 232, 245, 246, 271, 275 and
TET 201.
Elective - 3 (4%)
High school prerequisites for admission into this program: Algebra I
(Algebra II preferred)
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