Electromechanical Technology - Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Electromechanical Technology from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Description The Electromechanical Technology (ELM) program provides a technical education at the Associate in Applied Science level. It is a broad-based curriculum that provides instruction and practical application of a variety of technical concepts and practices. The courses include electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, industrial controls, electrical systems, and automated systems. Students enrolling in the ELM program have a choice of two career paths: Industrial Maintenance Option and/or Electronics Option. The Industrial Maintenance option provides the student with additional knowledge and skills to perform maintenance in an industrial setting. The Electronics option includes courses in electronic communications. These courses provide the student with additional knowledge and skills in analog and digital electronic communications principles and applications. Successful completion of the ELM program will allow graduates to enter the workforce at the technician level. They will be prepared to assemble, install, calibrate, troubleshoot, service and repair equipment and system components used in industry and business. Employment opportunities for graduates include areas of plant maintenance, computer systems, programmable logic control, technical service and sales, instrumentation, and research and development. The ELM curriculum is algebra and trigonometry based. Additional transition courses may be required in English, mathematics and reading. Requirements will be determined by placement test scores. This is a career program and designed to enable graduates to seek employment after successfully completing the program of study. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year program should consult their advisor or Student Services regarding specific program and course transfer issues. Program Outcomes Upon completion of the Electromechanical Technology program the graduate will be able to: Apply accepted safety and health practices in the workplace Demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operation and function of components and devices used in mechanical, electrical, electronic and fluid power systems Apply principles, knowledge and analysis skills in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, electronic and fluid power systems Use appropriate tools and instrumentation to troubleshoot and/or repair industrial equipment and systems Read, interpret, and design schematics and wiring diagrams for mechanical, electric and fluid power systems Read, interpret, design and apply computerized control programs for PLC's and other automated equipment Demonstrate a working knowledge of discrete and continuous process control and robotic systems Apply effective written and oral communication skills Demonstrate computational skills to solve problems involving parameters contained in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid power systems Demonstrate computer literacy and the use of computerized technology Demonstrate an appreciation and awareness of human and cultural diversity View more details on Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.