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Industrial Electrical Technology

Do you like the sense of accomplishment that comes from solving problems or fixing things? Do you enjoy learning about new things? Do you like to work on machines? Are you interested in preparing for a career that integrates science, mathematics, electricity, electronics and computers? Do you work well both independently and with others? These are just some of the characteristics that will help you prepare to become a successful industrial electrician.

Industrial electricians work with electrical circuits, analog and digital electronics, microprocessors and microcomputers, motors and controls. They may build, troubleshoot, and maintain complex control and instrumentation systems and must be able to communicate effectively. The Industrial Electrical Technology curriculum at Illinois Central College will prepare you for these tasks.

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Admission to the Program:

Math skills equivalent to two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry are required for admission to the program. Students applying for admission to the program should have high school transcripts and appropriate standardized test scores or college transcripts sent to the Student Service Center (309) 694-5235 or should make an appointment with the Testing Office (309) 694-5234 for a math test and a reading test. 

Degree

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 66

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required General Education Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	ENGLISH *	3
	COMMUNICATION *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	APPROVED MATHEMATICS *	3
ELCTK 220	TRANSDUCERS AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS	4
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
ELCTK 111	RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WIRING	2
ELCTK 112	ELECTRONIC CAD APPLICATIONS I	2
ELCTS 131	INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ELECTRICITY	2
ELCTS 132	SERVICE ELECTRONICS - D.C. CIRCUITS	2
ELCTS 133	SERVICE ELECTRONICS - A.C. CIRCUITS	2
ELCTS 134	SERVICE ELECTRONICS - BASIC SOLID STATE	2
ELCTS 135	SERVICE ELECTRONICS - ADVANCED SOLID STATE	2
ELCTS 136	SERVICE ELECTRONICS - DIGITAL CIRCUITS	2
ELCTK 150	INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY	4
ELCTK 151	ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING	3
ELCTK 215	PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS	4
ELCTK 230	ADVANCED SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS	3
ELCTK 231	AUTOMATION & MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS	4
ELCTK 232	PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS	3
ELCTK 245	MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCONTROLLERS	4
ELCTK 252	ELECTRONICS PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
MECTK 231	INDUSTRIAL FLUID POWER	3

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	ELCTS 131; ELCTS 132; ELCTS 133; ELCTK 111; Mathematics; English
Spring Semester 1	ELCTS 134; ELCTS 135; ELCTS 136; ELCTK 150; ELCTK 112; Humanities
Fall Semester 2	ELCTK 151; ELCTK 215; ELCTK 220; ELCTK 245; MECTK 231
Spring Semester 2	ELCTK 230; ELCTK 231; ELCTK 232; ELCTK 252; Social Science; Communication

Program Contact Information

Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building
Room 209
(309) 694-5526

Illinois Career Cluster

Manufacturing

Career Pathway:
Maintenance, Installation and Repair

Career Pathway

Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.

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