Parkland College

Electronic Control Systems Technology

Program Code: EECS AAS

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Minimum graduation requirement — 62 semester hours

The Electronic Control Systems Technology Program prepares students to use the electronic control systems used in automation equipment, manufacturing systems, and intelligent consumer products. The student acquires a broad knowledge of electronic principles and devices, control system technology and microprocessor based control systems through a wide range of laboratory experiences. Students can expect to find employment as installers, technicians, and service representatives in manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

Program Note*
Students interested in transferring to SIU using the Capstone option are encouraged to take MAT 124 instead of MAT 134.

Suggested Full-time Sequence

 

FALL 1st Semester
ELT 111
ELT 150
ELT 155
ENG 101
MAT 134 or MAT 124

SPRING 2nd Semester
ELT 131
ELT 134
ELT 151
ELT 171
ELT 179

SUMMER
EST 113

 

FALL 3rd Semester
ELT 191
ELT 193
ELT 231
ELT 295
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities/Fine Arts elective

SPRING 4th Semester
ELT 292
ELT 293
ELT 299
SPE 101 or SPE 120
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities/Fine Arts elective

 

 

Requirements

Credit Hours

Required Program Courses (46 hours)

ELT 111 Computer Applications for Technicians

3

ELT 131 Residential Wiring

3

ELT 134 Motors, Controls, and Drives

3

ELT 150 Introduction to Electricity and Electronics

3

ELT 151 Control Systems Simulation

3

ELT 155 Digital Control Systems

3

ELT 171 Analog Control Systems

3

ELT 179 Industrial Control Devices

3

ELT 191 Structured Wiring and Home Automation

3

ELT 193 Computer Maintenance

3

ELT 231 Programmable Controllers

3

ELT 292 PLC Control Systems and Human Machine Interface

3

ELT 293 Networks for Technicians

3

ELT 295 Micro Controllers and Digital Signal Processors

3

ELT 299 Robotics and Automation

3

EST 113 Internship Work Experience

1
   

Required General Education Core Courses (16 hours)

ENG 101 Composition I

3

SPE 101 Introductory Speech Communication
or SPE 120 Interpersonal Communications

3

MAT 134* Technical Mathematics I or
MAT 124 College Algebra

4

Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities/Fine Arts electives

         6

Total Semester Credit Hours

62

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