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. Calibrate an instrumentation circuit based on a P&ID diagram and its symbols.
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester

Term 1

14 units

EST 50
Introduction to Electrical Systems Technology

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores various career paths within the electrical field. In addition, the course introduces robotics and the Electrical Systems Technology program. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: AT 10
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      EST 51
      Direct Current Fundamentals of Electronics

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
      Students will explore fundamental principles and applications of Direct Current circuits. Major topics of discussion will be properties of conductors, insulators, and basic components as well as calculations used in the electrical industry. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory: EST 53
        1. CSU Transfer Course

          EST 52
          Alternating Current Fundamentals

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
          This course teaches the fundamental principles and applications of alternating current circuits with an 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
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              EST 53
              Lab Safety Practices

              2 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
              This course teaches the introduction to the proper and safe use of hand tools, electrical devices and instruments with an emphasis on electrical device setup, component identification, general circuit assembly procedures, and measuring electrical parameters using appropriate test equipment. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Advisory: EST 50
                1. CSU Transfer Course

                  EST 54
                  Semiconductor Devices

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                  This course will cover basic semiconductor devices and their uses and applications. Students will also receive instruction on the safe and proper use of laboratory test equipment. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Advisory: EST 52
                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                      Term 2

                      15 units

                      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)

                      EST 96D
                      NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                      This course covers the fundamentals of electrical safety using the document of established standards in NFPA 70E. (A, CSU)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Advisory: EST 55B
                      2. Advisory: EST 56A
                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                          Major Courses

                          9 units

                          Select 3 courses from the following list (24 units will be required in total to graduate): 

                          EST 55B
                          Building Management Systems

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                          This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of automated systems including lighting automation, access control, security cameras, and fire systems, within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
                          Course Details:
                          1. Advisory: EST 55A
                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                              EST 55C
                              SCADA Systems

                              3 units
                              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                              This course will introduce students to SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) software and HMI (Human Machine Interface) hardware applications. (A, CSU)
                              Course Details:
                              1. Advisory: EST 56C
                              2. Advisory: EST 58
                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                  EST 56C
                                  Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

                                  3 units
                                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                  This course teaches the application of electronic principles in the industrial environment with an emphasis on variable frequency drives: operation, common parameters, features, functions, 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: 2025 Spring Semester
                                      This course will cover the underlying concepts of analog communications. Some of these concepts will be the types of modulation used to convey a signal as well as the frequency spectrum, noise, signal strength and attenuation. Additionally, various types of hardware used to transmit and receive analog signals will be covered. (A, CSU)
                                      Course Details:
                                      1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                          EST 57B
                                          Digital Communications

                                          3 units
                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                          This course explores modern digital communications systems including network methodologies, optical communications, satellites, cell phones, and high speed digital communications. (A, CSU)
                                          Course Details:
                                          1. Advisory: EST 57A
                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                              EST 57C
                                              Voice and Data Cabling

                                              3 units
                                              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                              This 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: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                  This course introduces the fundamentals of programming and wiring of programmable logic controllers. (A, CSU)
                                                  Course Details:
                                                  1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                      EST 59
                                                      Instrumentation Systems

                                                      3 units
                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                      This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation and control concepts including calibrating, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA). (A, CSU)
                                                      Course Details:
                                                      1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                          EST 60
                                                          A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                                                          3 units
                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                          This course provides the skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                                                          Course Details:
                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                EST 61
                                                                Networking Fundamentals

                                                                3 units
                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                                                                Course Details:
                                                                1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                2. Advisory: EST 57C
                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                    EST 62
                                                                    Commercial & Industrial Networking

                                                                    3 units
                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                    This course teaches the applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 57C
                                                                    2. Advisory: EST 61
                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                        EST 81
                                                                        Photovoltaic Systems

                                                                        3 units
                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                        Students will learn photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                        2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                        3. Advisory: EST 96D
                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                            EST 83A
                                                                            Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                                                                            3 units
                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                            This is an introduction to the basic operation, programming, and application of industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                EST 83B
                                                                                Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

                                                                                3 units
                                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                This course presents advanced industrial robotics programming, system integration, and applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 83A
                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                    EST 96A
                                                                                    NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Part 1

                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                    In this course, students will learn the application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems using the document of established standards in NFPA 70. This course is designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Topics discussed: branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                        EST 96B
                                                                                        NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Part 2

                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                        In this course, students will learn the application of rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations using the document of established standards in NFPA 70. This class is designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Topics consist of general wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                        2. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                            EST 96C
                                                                                            NFPA 70B - Electrical Equipment Maintenance

                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                            This course covers the fundamentals of electrical equipment maintenance using the document of established standards in NFPA 70B. (A, CSU)
                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                            2. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                Term 3

                                                                                                12 units

                                                                                                EST 56A
                                                                                                Wiring Methods

                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                Students can expect to learn electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. You will have hands-on wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications while placing a focus on electrical safety. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                    Major Courses

                                                                                                    9 units

                                                                                                    Select 3 courses from the following list (24 units will be required in total to graduate): 

                                                                                                    EST 55B
                                                                                                    Building Management Systems

                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                    This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of automated systems including lighting automation, access control, security cameras, and fire systems, within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                        EST 55C
                                                                                                        SCADA Systems

                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                        This course will introduce students to SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) software and HMI (Human Machine Interface) hardware applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 56C
                                                                                                        2. Advisory: EST 58
                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                            EST 56C
                                                                                                            Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                            This course teaches the application of electronic principles in the industrial environment with an emphasis on variable frequency drives: operation, common parameters, features, functions, 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: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                This course will cover the underlying concepts of analog communications. Some of these concepts will be the types of modulation used to convey a signal as well as the frequency spectrum, noise, signal strength and attenuation. Additionally, various types of hardware used to transmit and receive analog signals will be covered. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                    EST 57B
                                                                                                                    Digital Communications

                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                    This course explores modern digital communications systems including network methodologies, optical communications, satellites, cell phones, and high speed digital communications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 57A
                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                        EST 57C
                                                                                                                        Voice and Data Cabling

                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                        This 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: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                            This course introduces the fundamentals of programming and wiring of programmable logic controllers. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                EST 59
                                                                                                                                Instrumentation Systems

                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation and control concepts including calibrating, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA). (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                    EST 60
                                                                                                                                    A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                    This course provides the skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                          EST 61
                                                                                                                                          Networking Fundamentals

                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                          This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                          2. Advisory: EST 57C
                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                              EST 62
                                                                                                                                              Commercial & Industrial Networking

                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                              This course teaches the applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 57C
                                                                                                                                              2. Advisory: EST 61
                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                  EST 81
                                                                                                                                                  Photovoltaic Systems

                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                  Students will learn photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                  2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                  3. Advisory: EST 96D
                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                      EST 83A
                                                                                                                                                      Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                      This is an introduction to the basic operation, programming, and application of industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                          EST 83B
                                                                                                                                                          Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                          This course presents advanced industrial robotics programming, system integration, and applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 83A
                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                              EST 96A
                                                                                                                                                              NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Part 1

                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                              In this course, students will learn the application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems using the document of established standards in NFPA 70. This course is designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Topics discussed: branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                  EST 96B
                                                                                                                                                                  NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Part 2

                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                  In this course, students will learn the application of rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations using the document of established standards in NFPA 70. This class is designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Topics consist of general wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                      EST 96C
                                                                                                                                                                      NFPA 70B - Electrical Equipment Maintenance

                                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                      This course covers the fundamentals of electrical equipment maintenance using the document of established standards in NFPA 70B. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                          Term 4

                                                                                                                                                                          12 units

                                                                                                                                                                          AT 40
                                                                                                                                                                          Preparing for Employment Opportunities

                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                          Students will learn the importance of human relations competencies and professional workplace communications including written, oral and presentation skills in the work world. Students will develop job-seeking skills including preparing resumes, preparing portfolios and honing job search and interview skills. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: AT 10

                                                                                                                                                                                EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                Motor Controls

                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                Students will learn various wiring configurations for the implementation of motor controls. This course covers logic and wiring as applied to motor controls and industrial control circuits. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                    Major Courses

                                                                                                                                                                                    6 units

                                                                                                                                                                                    Select 2 courses from the following list (24 units will be required in total to graduate): 

                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                    Building Management Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                    This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of automated systems including lighting automation, access control, security cameras, and fire systems, within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 55C
                                                                                                                                                                                        SCADA Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                        This course will introduce students to SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) software and HMI (Human Machine Interface) hardware applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Advisory: EST 56C
                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Advisory: EST 58
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                            EST 56C
                                                                                                                                                                                            Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

                                                                                                                                                                                            3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                            This course teaches the application of electronic principles in the industrial environment with an emphasis on variable frequency drives: operation, common parameters, features, functions, 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: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                This course will cover the underlying concepts of analog communications. Some of these concepts will be the types of modulation used to convey a signal as well as the frequency spectrum, noise, signal strength and attenuation. Additionally, various types of hardware used to transmit and receive analog signals will be covered. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 57B
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Digital Communications

                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                    This course explores modern digital communications systems including network methodologies, optical communications, satellites, cell phones, and high speed digital communications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Advisory: EST 57A
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                        EST 57C
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Voice and Data Cabling

                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                        This 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: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                            This course introduces the fundamentals of programming and wiring of programmable logic controllers. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                EST 59
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Instrumentation Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation and control concepts including calibrating, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA). (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EST 60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This course provides the skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EST 61
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Networking Fundamentals

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Advisory: EST 57C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EST 62
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Commercial & Industrial Networking

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              This course teaches the applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 57C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Advisory: EST 61
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EST 81
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Photovoltaic Systems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Students will learn photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 54
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3. Advisory: EST 96D
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      EST 83A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This is an introduction to the basic operation, programming, and application of industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 55A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EST 83B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          This course presents advanced industrial robotics programming, system integration, and applications. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Advisory: EST 83A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EST 96A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Part 1

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In this course, students will learn the application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems using the document of established standards in NFPA 70. This course is designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Topics discussed: branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Advisory: EST 56B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EST 96B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Part 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In this course, students will learn the application of rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations using the document of established standards in NFPA 70. This class is designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Topics consist of general wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      EST 96C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      NFPA 70B - Electrical Equipment Maintenance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This course covers the fundamentals of electrical equipment maintenance using the document of established standards in NFPA 70B. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Advisory: EST 56A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Advisory: EST 55B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer Course
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Total: 53 units