Montgomery College 2023-2024 Catalog

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Electrical Wiring Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology AAS: 308B

(R): 308B

This program is intended to prepare students for careers in the building and construction trades. The General Education courses, in conjunction with specialized courses, provide a broad foundation and sharpen students’ skills in preparation for entry into or advancement in today’s workplace. This curriculum, following the electrical wiring area of concentration, provides training, skills and knowledge that prepares students for employment as electricians or provides current building and construction professionals with essential electrical wiring skills.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades 3 semester hours
BLDG 133 - Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3 semester hours
BLDG 150 - Fundamentals of Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours

Second Semester

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)

Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

BLDG 250 - Residential Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
Program Electives 6 semester hours †

Third Semester

BLDG 252 - Commercial Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
BLDG 256 - National Electrical Code 3 semester hours
Arts or Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
General Education Elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)
Program Electives 3 semester hours †

Fourth Semester

Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
General Education Elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)
Program Electives 5 semester hours †

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

† Select from the following program electives: ARCH 103 , ARCH 183 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 160 , BLDG 172 , BLDG 182 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 200 (1-3 credits), BLDG 230 , BLDG 240 , BLDG 242 , BLDG 284 , BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 , CMGT 280 , or SPAN 101 .

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English Foundation 3 semester hour (ENGF)
Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses

Arts or Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective

General Education Elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)
General Education Elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements

BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades 3 semester hours
BLDG 133 - Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *

Area of Concentration Requirements

BLDG 150 - Fundamentals of Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
BLDG 250 - Residential Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
BLDG 252 - Commercial Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
BLDG 256 - National Electrical Code 3 semester hours
Program Electives 14 semester hours †

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

† Select from the following program electives: ARCH 103 , ARCH 183 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 160 , BLDG 172 , BLDG 182 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 200 (1-3 credits), BLDG 230 , BLDG 240 , BLDG 242 , BLDG 284 , BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 , CMGT 280 , or SPAN 101 .

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Define and explain the basic principles and techniques of residential construction.
Apply relevant construction skills in a particular trade area.