CSN AAS Engineering Technology: Utilities-Electrical Power Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technologies

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Engineering Technology: Utilities-Electrical Power, AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: UTILITIES-ELECTRICAL POWER: DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment in the electrical power production and transmission industry. The core of the degree provides a sound basis of mechanical technology, electrical theory, and automation control. There are also a number of electives that allow students to focus on electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or plant/facility operation in the power utility industry.

Semester #1 (16-18 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:

ET 111B or MATH 116 or above

Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: ET 131B - DC for Electronics
Network Literacy (Special Program) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

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Semester #2 (12-15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Digital Literacy (Special Program) - Credits 0-3:

IS 100B or IS 101

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 104B - Industrial Electricity
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 106B - Mechanical Power Transmission
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 110B - Material Science I (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)
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Semester #3 (17 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 8:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MT 115B - Industrial & Materials Handling Automation
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Semester #4 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4:

EGG 131 and EGG 131L

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 108B - Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Instrumentation)
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MT 116B - Advanced Automation with Robotics
Students who complete IS 101 will complete a total of 63 credits for this degree.