Electrical Systems Technology - Formerly Electronic Technology - Major #8171

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Electrical Systems Technology provides an opportunity for students to prepare for employment in the electronics/electrical industry. Specific occupational preparation is provided in the following program. The student is advised to complete the Electricity Fundamentals 2 certificate prior.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Define and apply various numbering systems (i.e. Binary, hexadecimal and Octal).
  2. 2. Develop a motor logic control solution using the defined parameters given.
  3. 3. Demonstrate a comprehension of the basic operation of communication systems for digital signals.
  4. 4. Design and configure a control application using a PLC and PLC software.
  5. 5. Specify, install, and calibrate an instrumentation circuit for the solution of a problem.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

13 units

EST 50
Introduction to Electrical Systems Technology

2 units
Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
An introduction to electronics and the Electrical Systems Technology program. Intensive review and practice in the reading & math skills, and critical thinking necessary for success in any electronics or electrically related career. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: AT 10
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      EST 51
      Direct Current Fundamentals of Electronics

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
      Fundamental principles and applications of direct current circuits. Emphasis on properties of conductors, insulators, and basic components and circuit theory. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory: EST 53
        1. CSU Transfer Course
        1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

        EST 52
        Alternating Current Fundamentals

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
        Fundamental principles and applications of alternating current circuits. Emphasis on comparing and contrasting direct current and alternating current, power production, and residential, commercial, industrial applications. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
        1. Advisory: EST 51

              EST 53
              Lab Safety Practices

              2 units
              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
              Introduction to the proper and safe use of hand tools, electrical devices/instruments, and component identification, and general circuit assembly procedures. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Advisory: EST 50
                1. CSU Transfer Course

                  EST 54
                  Integrated Devices

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                  Fundamentals of Integrated devices and their application. Proper and safe use of laboratory test equipment. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Advisory: EST 52
                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                      Term 2

                      12-13 units

                      AT 10
                      Technical Computer Applications

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                      An introduction to computers, elements of computer hardware and software and how they are used in the workplace, and the social impact of computers. Hands-on introduction and development of general computer skills for technical programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, and email. (A, CSU, UC)
                      Course Details:
                          1. CSU Transfer Course
                          1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

                          EST 96D
                          National Electrical Code-Electrical Safety

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                          Fundamentals of electrical safety as required by NFPA Document 70E. (A, CSU)
                          Course Details:
                          1. Advisory: EST 55B
                          2. Advisory: EST 56A
                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                              Major Courses

                              6-7 units

                              Select 2 courses from the following list (11 courses, or 33 units will be required in total to graduate): 

                              EST 55A
                              Digital Concepts

                              3 units
                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                              Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)
                              Course Details:
                              1. Advisory: EST 54

                                    EST 55B
                                    Facility Automation

                                    3 units
                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                    Facility automation fundamentals identifying various aspects of the control systems within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
                                    Course Details:
                                    1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                        EST 55C
                                        SCADA Systems

                                        3 units
                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                        SCADA software and HMI hardware applications. (A, CSU)
                                        Course Details:
                                        1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                            EST 56A
                                            Wiring Methods

                                            3 units
                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                            Introduction and application of electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. Includes wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Major emphasis will be placed upon electrical safety. (A, CSU)
                                            Course Details:
                                            1. Advisory: EST 54
                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                EST 56B
                                                Motor Controls

                                                3 units
                                                Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                Investigation and implementation of motor control. Emphasis on the fundamentals of logic and wiring as applied to motor controls. (A, CSU)
                                                Course Details:
                                                1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                    EST 56C
                                                    Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

                                                    3 units
                                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                    Application of electronic principles in the industrial environment. Emphasis on variable frequency drives, control circuits and electronic components. (A, CSU)
                                                    Course Details:
                                                    1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                    2. Advisory: EST 58
                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                        EST 57A
                                                        Analog Communications

                                                        3 units
                                                        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                        Analog modulation techniques and the frequency spectrum. (A, CSU)
                                                        Course Details:
                                                        1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                            EST 57B
                                                            Digital Communications

                                                            3 units
                                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                            Digital multiplexing, digital conversions, and network communication. (A, CSU)
                                                            Course Details:
                                                            1. Advisory: EST 57A
                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                EST 57C
                                                                Voice and Data Cabling

                                                                3 units
                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)
                                                                Course Details:
                                                                1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                    EST 58
                                                                    Programmable Logic Controllers

                                                                    3 units
                                                                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                    Basic programming of programmable logic controllers, and input/output device interfacing. (A, CSU)
                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                        EST 59
                                                                        Instrumentation Systems

                                                                        3 units
                                                                        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                        Basic instrumentation and control concepts with application in process control systems. Calibrating, terminology, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. (A, CSU)
                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                            EST 60
                                                                            A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                                                                            3 units
                                                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                            Skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 51
                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                EST 61
                                                                                Networking Fundamentals

                                                                                3 units
                                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                    EST 62
                                                                                    Commercial & Industrial Networking

                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                    Applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 61
                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                        EST 80
                                                                                        Introduction to Photovoltaics

                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                        Designed for students interested in an entry level career in the solar industry. Introduction to the fundamental principles and functions of the photovoltaic industry along with the physical installation for a photovoltaic system. (A, CSU)
                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                            EST 81
                                                                                            Photovoltaic Systems

                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                            Introduction of photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial. (A, CSU)
                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                            2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                EST 82A
                                                                                                Introduction to Robotics

                                                                                                3.5 units
                                                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                Equipment (tools, computers and machinery) and processes used in the development and construction of robotics used in manufacturing, medical and aerospace industries. Creating prototype drawings and constructing various prototype robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 51
                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                    EST 82B
                                                                                                    Robotic Applications

                                                                                                    3.5 units
                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                    Introduction to the applications of robotics in industry, with emphasis on automated work cells set-up, programming and operations. Course topics will include basic concepts and components of a typical automated work cells end effector designs and production line interfacing are studied. Students will design work cells and develop functional work cell simulators. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                    1. Prerequisite: EST 82A
                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                        EST 83A
                                                                                                        Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                        This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                            EST 83B
                                                                                                            Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                            Advanced industrial robotics programming, integration, and collaborative applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 83A

                                                                                                                  EST 84A
                                                                                                                  Introduction to Biomedical Electronics

                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                  A study of biomedical instrumentation and equipment used in the health care field. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 59
                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                      EST 96A
                                                                                                                      National Electrical Code Part 1

                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                      Application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems. Designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding Part I. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                      2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                          EST 96B
                                                                                                                          National Electrical Code Part 2

                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                          Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                          2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                              EST 96C
                                                                                                                              National Electrical Code Part 3

                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                              Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting electrical installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                              2. Advisory: EST 56A

                                                                                                                                    Term 3

                                                                                                                                    15-16 units

                                                                                                                                    Major Courses

                                                                                                                                    15-16 units

                                                                                                                                    Select 5 courses from the following list (11 courses, or 33 units will be required in total to graduate): 

                                                                                                                                    EST 55A
                                                                                                                                    Digital Concepts

                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                    Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 54

                                                                                                                                          EST 55B
                                                                                                                                          Facility Automation

                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                          Facility automation fundamentals identifying various aspects of the control systems within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                              EST 55C
                                                                                                                                              SCADA Systems

                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                              SCADA software and HMI hardware applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                  EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                  Wiring Methods

                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                  Introduction and application of electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. Includes wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Major emphasis will be placed upon electrical safety. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                      EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                      Motor Controls

                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                      Investigation and implementation of motor control. Emphasis on the fundamentals of logic and wiring as applied to motor controls. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                      2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                          EST 56C
                                                                                                                                                          Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                          Application of electronic principles in the industrial environment. Emphasis on variable frequency drives, control circuits and electronic components. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                          2. Advisory: EST 58
                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                              EST 57A
                                                                                                                                                              Analog Communications

                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                              Analog modulation techniques and the frequency spectrum. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                  EST 57B
                                                                                                                                                                  Digital Communications

                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                  Digital multiplexing, digital conversions, and network communication. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 57A
                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                      EST 57C
                                                                                                                                                                      Voice and Data Cabling

                                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                      The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                          EST 58
                                                                                                                                                                          Programmable Logic Controllers

                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                          Basic programming of programmable logic controllers, and input/output device interfacing. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                              EST 59
                                                                                                                                                                              Instrumentation Systems

                                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                              Basic instrumentation and control concepts with application in process control systems. Calibrating, terminology, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                  EST 60
                                                                                                                                                                                  A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                  Skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 51
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                      EST 61
                                                                                                                                                                                      Networking Fundamentals

                                                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                      Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                          EST 62
                                                                                                                                                                                          Commercial & Industrial Networking

                                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                          Applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 61
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                              EST 80
                                                                                                                                                                                              Introduction to Photovoltaics

                                                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                              Designed for students interested in an entry level career in the solar industry. Introduction to the fundamental principles and functions of the photovoltaic industry along with the physical installation for a photovoltaic system. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                  EST 81
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Photovoltaic Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Introduction of photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                      EST 82A
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Introduction to Robotics

                                                                                                                                                                                                      3.5 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Equipment (tools, computers and machinery) and processes used in the development and construction of robotics used in manufacturing, medical and aerospace industries. Creating prototype drawings and constructing various prototype robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 51
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                          EST 82B
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Robotic Applications

                                                                                                                                                                                                          3.5 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Introduction to the applications of robotics in industry, with emphasis on automated work cells set-up, programming and operations. Course topics will include basic concepts and components of a typical automated work cells end effector designs and production line interfacing are studied. Students will design work cells and develop functional work cell simulators. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Prerequisite: EST 82A
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                              EST 83A
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                              This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EST 83B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Advanced industrial robotics programming, integration, and collaborative applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 83A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 84A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Introduction to Biomedical Electronics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A study of biomedical instrumentation and equipment used in the health care field. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 59
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EST 96A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            National Electrical Code Part 1

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems. Designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding Part I. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 96B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                National Electrical Code Part 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 96C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    National Electrical Code Part 3

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting electrical installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Advisory: EST 56A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Term 4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          12-13 units

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Major Courses

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          12-13 units

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Select 4 courses from the following list (11 courses, or 33 units will be required in total to graduate): 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Digital Concepts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 54

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Facility Automation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Facility automation fundamentals identifying various aspects of the control systems within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 55C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SCADA Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SCADA software and HMI hardware applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wiring Methods

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Introduction and application of electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. Includes wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Major emphasis will be placed upon electrical safety. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Motor Controls

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Investigation and implementation of motor control. Emphasis on the fundamentals of logic and wiring as applied to motor controls. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 56C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Application of electronic principles in the industrial environment. Emphasis on variable frequency drives, control circuits and electronic components. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Advisory: EST 58
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 57A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Analog Communications

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Analog modulation techniques and the frequency spectrum. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 57B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Digital Communications

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Digital multiplexing, digital conversions, and network communication. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 57A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EST 57C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Voice and Data Cabling

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 58
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Programmable Logic Controllers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Basic programming of programmable logic controllers, and input/output device interfacing. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 59
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Instrumentation Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Basic instrumentation and control concepts with application in process control systems. Calibrating, terminology, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 51
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EST 61
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Networking Fundamentals

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 62
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commercial & Industrial Networking

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 61
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 80
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Introduction to Photovoltaics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Designed for students interested in an entry level career in the solar industry. Introduction to the fundamental principles and functions of the photovoltaic industry along with the physical installation for a photovoltaic system. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 81
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Photovoltaic Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Introduction of photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EST 82A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Introduction to Robotics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3.5 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Equipment (tools, computers and machinery) and processes used in the development and construction of robotics used in manufacturing, medical and aerospace industries. Creating prototype drawings and constructing various prototype robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 51
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 82B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Robotic Applications

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3.5 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Introduction to the applications of robotics in industry, with emphasis on automated work cells set-up, programming and operations. Course topics will include basic concepts and components of a typical automated work cells end effector designs and production line interfacing are studied. Students will design work cells and develop functional work cell simulators. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Prerequisite: EST 82A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 83A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 83B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Advanced industrial robotics programming, integration, and collaborative applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 83A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EST 84A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Introduction to Biomedical Electronics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A study of biomedical instrumentation and equipment used in the health care field. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 59
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EST 96A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  National Electrical Code Part 1

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems. Designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding Part I. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      EST 96B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      National Electrical Code Part 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EST 96C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          National Electrical Code Part 3

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting electrical installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Total: 52-55 units