Academic Programs Catalog

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Institute of Agricultural Technology

Programs
Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology program provides electrical apprenticeship training with an emphasis on residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial wiring. Students study the latest electrical fundamentals, codes, various installations, motor controls and solid-state electronic applications, as well as energy efficiency and alternate power systems. This program is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and the State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes. Upon completion of the program, graduates often achieve successful careers as manufacturing facilities managers; alternate energy installers; electrical inspectors; State government electricians; electrical contractors; or equipment service personnel.

Requirements for Electrical Technology

Students must complete 48 credits from the following:
1. All of the following courses (38 credits):
AE 102 Electrical Lighting for Residential and Agricultural Facilities 2
AE 172 Electrical Wiring I 4
AE 173 Electrical Occupations 1
AE 182 Electrical Wiring II 3
AE 185 Electrical Applications 3
AE 192 Electrical Wiring III 4
AE 194 Electrical Systems Planning 4
AT 45 Agricultural Communications 2
AT 71 Technical Mathematics 2
AT 293 Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology 3
TSM 121 Fundamentals of Electricity 4
TSM 130 Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Agricultural Systems 3
TSM 222 Fundamentals of Automation and Controls 3
Students who demonstrate proficiency through placement testing for AT 045 and AT 071 can take elective course work to substitute the credit in those courses as approved by the program coordinator.
2. The following course or equivalent certification:
KIN 125 First Aid and Personal Safety 3
Equivalent certification is current first aid and CPR certification.
3. Complete a minimum of 7 credits of additional Agricultural Technology courses chosen in consultation with and approved by the program coordinator.