Electromechanical Concentration
Richard Skelton
731-424-3520 ext. 249
rskelton@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
This concentration prepares graduates for technical positions in the expanding field of electronics, instrumentation, and electrical equipment. The primary objective is to provide a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of electrical and electronic circuits, digital circuits, electrical machinery, programmable logic controllers and hydraulics/pneumatics equipment. The curriculum is broad-based but focuses on the integration of each area as used in systemic applications.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with AAS | Experienced Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calibration and Instrumentation Technician | $27,500 to $33,315 | $44,990 to $59,375 | 13% |
| Electronics Technician | $27,300 to $49,720 | $49,720 to $62,370 | 13% |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician | $27,000 to $31,700 | $40,000 to $59,800 | 21% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Additional Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose ONE Humanities Course
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Science Course
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
Choose ONE Social and Behavioral Science Course
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics or
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics (Recommended)
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Major Required Courses (All required)
CIS 101 Software Applications or
CIS 122 Integrated Software Applications
EET 150 Electromechanical Devices
IT 150 Industrial Circuits
MET 110 Intro to Drafting & Auto CAD Applications
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability or Higher Level Math
Concentration Required Courses
EET 100 Electrical Circuits I
EET 120 Digital Circuits
EET 160 Electrical Circuits II
EET 170 Electronics I
EET 180 Programmable Logic Controllers I
EET 200 Motors and Motor Control Systems
EET 230 Programmable Logic Controllers II
EET 240 Fluid Power
MET 155 Manufacturing Seminar
EET Elective
The Associate of Applied Science Industrial Technology Major: Electomechanical Concentration requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 101 or 122 | Software Applications or Integrated Software Applications | 3 |
| EET 100 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| EET 180 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3 |
| MATH 1530 | Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| MET 110 | Intro to Drafting & Auto CAD Applications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET 160 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| EET 230 | Programmable Logic Controllers II | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EET | Elective | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET 150 | Electro-Mechanical Devices | 3 |
| EET 170 | Electronics I | 3 |
| EET 240 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| IT 150 | Industrial Circuits | 3 |
| PHYS 2010 | Non-Calculus Based Physics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO | Economics Course | 3 |
| EET 120 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
| EET 200 | Motors and Motor Control Systems | 3 |
| MET 155 | Manufacturing Seminar | 2 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |