Electrical and Instrumentation Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
20611
Advisor: Mark Andreason

The Electrical and Instrumentation Technology AAS degree provides the student an opportunity to develop and upgrade skills needed to be productive and successful in industrial electronics and instrumentation occupations. Additionally, this program develops career skills such as literacy, numeracy, and communication. This AAS degree is also available as a transfer degree to a BAS program. See your advisor for information concerning the transfer degree.

Curriculum Requirements
ELT 110
Electricity and Electronics
3 credits
ELT 111
DC Electrical Systems
3 credits
ELT 112
AC Electrical Systems
3 credits
ELT 115
Conduits and Raceways
3 credits
ELT 161
Process Measurement Instrumentation I
3 credits
ELT 162
Process Measurement Instrumentation II
3 credits
ELT 171
Process Control Instrumentation
3 credits
ELT 181
Electronic Components
3 credits
ELT 251
National Electric Code
3 credits
ELT 258
Electrical Troubleshooting
3 credits
ELT 271
Programmable Logic Controllers OR
ELT 273
Process Control and Programmable Logic Controllers
3 credits
ELT 272
Motors and Motor Controls
3 credits
TEC 112
Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics
2 credits
TEC 133
Safety Practices for Industry
1 credit
Total Curriculum Requirements - 39 credits with a GPA of 2.00 or higher
General Education Requirements
 
Composition
ENG 100
Writing Fundamentals OR
ENG 101
Written Communications I
3 credits
ENG 102
Written Communications II OR
TEC 260
Technical Report Writing
3 credits
Mathematics
BUS 111
Business Mathematical Calculations OR
MAT 100
Applied Mathematics or higher
3 to 5 credits
Computers
CMP 101
Introduction to Computers OR
CMP 103
Introduction to Computer Based Systems
3 credits
Select a sufficient number of credits from the list of General Education courses here to obtain the 18 credits required. You may not exceed nine credits in any GE category, with the exception of Health and Physical Education where the maximum is two credits.
Total General Education Requirements - 18 credits

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. Each course taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements of this degree must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Elective Requirements

To earn this degree you must select a sufficient number of elective credits numbered 100 or above to obtain the 63 credit hours required. For students earning the AAS degree, it is highly recommended students choose electives from the Curriculum Related courses. For students transferring to a BAS program, it is highly recommended students choose additional General Education courses to complete the AGEC-A requirements. If you plan to transfer, consult the catalog or an advisor from the school you will transfer to as you make your selections.

Total Elective Requirements - 6 credits
Total Minimum Degree Requirements - 63 credits

In addition to completing the required courses listed above, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

  • Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.
  • Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
  • File a Graduation Petition through your Gila Hank Online account at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated.
  • Remove any indebtedness to the College.