Electricity Fundamentals 1 - Major #8191

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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.


This is an entry level certificate for students completing their first semester in the Electrical Systems Technology program. This certificate allows the student to show perspective employers their progress and begin looking for employment or internship opportunities.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Correctly compare Direct Current electrical values (i.e. Voltage, Current, Resistance, etc) as well as perform a hands-on ability to correctly connect components, and test instruments for a circuit defined by the instructor.
  2. 2. Correctly compare Alternating Current electrical values (i.e. Voltage, Current, Resistance, etc) as well as perform a hands-on ability to correctly connect components, and test instruments for a circuit defined by the instructor.
  3. 3. Identify and apply the device connections of a solid state device.
  4. 4. Safely and appropriately use basic electrical hand tools.
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester

Term 1

17 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

                      EST 55A
                      Digital Concepts

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                      This course will cover digital devices and various digital circuits in which these devices are used. The differences between analog and digital systems will be covered along with the relationships between the various numbering systems used in technology. Digital circuit design using computer software will be utilized along with physical construction of circuits using logic hardware. (A, CSU)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Advisory: EST 54
                            Total: 17 units