Industrial Electrical Technician
Associate in Science School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology
The Electronics Department at Merced College is offering cross disciplinary curricula that prepare students for rewarding entry-level technician positions in various high-tech fields as Electronics, Electrical, Computer Networking and Industrial Electronics, and Instrumentation and Process Control.
These programs introduce students to electrical and electronics tools, components, circuits, energy sources, analog and digital integrated devices that can be found in complex technical equipment. Hands-on laboratory exercises are designed to develop real-world practical skills in using modern test equipment for troubleshooting circuits and repairing various industrial computerized systems and networks, specific to each area of study.
The Associate of Science degree in Industrial Electrical Technician will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the required 33 units of course work listed below and students must meet the basic graduation requirements. For successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade of a C (or P) in each course with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Implement the ability to communicate effectively in accomplishing job related tasks.
B. Implement field related entry level theoretical and practical skills.
C. Execute the principles of job-related safety requirements.
D. Diagnose Industrial Automated Systems.
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (33 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELCT-41 | Industrial Motor and Equipment Control | 3 |
| ELCT-42A | Principles and Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers | 2 |
| ELCT-47 | Electrical Motors, Generators, Transformers and AC Distribution | 3 |
| ELCT-52 | Introduction to Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
| ELCT-55 | Electrical Conduit Bending Theory and Techniques | 1 |
| ELCT-56 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 4 |
| ELCT-59 | Electrical Safety and Industrial Skills | 2 |
| ELCT-63 | Industrial Systems Diagnostics Techniques | 1 |
| INDT-25 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| INDT-35 | Electrical Wiring: Residential and Industrial | 3 |
| INDT-41 | Industrial Power Transmission | 3 |
| INDT-56 | Industrial Facilities Maintenance | 3 |
| INDT-60 | Electrical Codes and Ordinances | 3 |
| Required Major Total | 34 | |
Completion of MCCD-GE Breadth: (24 units)
Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (2 Units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)