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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Publication: 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Electrical Power Engineering Technology, B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Electrical Power Engineering Technology, B.S.

College of Technology > Department of Engineering Technology > Electrical Power Engineering Technology, B.S.

The goal of the Electrical Power Engineering Technology program is to provide students with a high quality applications-oriented undergraduate education based on state-of-the-art technological equipment associated with electrical power engineering technology. This goal is achieved through several objectives including continued updating of specific courses in the program to ensure relevance to the latest industrial changes, supporting the development of appropriate computer facilities, promoting the integration of advanced technology in all courses, and encouraging professional growth and development of the faculty.

The program is designed to satisfy the educational needs of the Houston community by providing a climate that fosters intellectual and personal growth, and a desire for life-long learning.

Students completing a major in Electrical Power Engineering Technology receive a strong foundation in electrical power systems, analog and digital signal conditioning, microprocessor hardware and software, industrial electronics, electrical transmission and distribution and rotating machinery operation, application and control.

Students have the opportunity to select additional coursework in control systems, alternative energy sources, and other electrical power related topics.

One of the newest and fastest-growing areas is in the application of computers for electrical power system control; and power grid management.

The manufacturers of electrical systems and equipment need electrical power technologists who are familiar with both traditional and computer-controlled machines and electrical systems.

The electrical industry provides and controls the transformers, motors, generators, switch gear, and protection equipment required to power homes, businesses, and industries. Electrical power technologists plan electrical systems, modifications to existing electrical systems, and system protection for large electrical distribution and transmission networks to ensure that they are dependable, economical and safe.

Graduates of the Electrical Power Engineering Technology major understand, design, analyze, and work effectively in industrial settings utilizing product/process control systems and electrical power systems.

Graduates are working in petrochemical companies, electrical utilities, electrical equipment, manufacturing, sales, testing, and a host of other electrical power related industries.

Students pursuing a major in Electrical Power Engineering Technology must complete the following requirements, in addition to university core and general college requirements:

Electrical Power Engineering Technology

University Core

Core Communication (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
Core Communication I -  ENGL 1303 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
Core Communication II -  ENGL 1304 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0

Core Mathematics (6 semester hours)

  • Core Mathematics - this program has specified math (see below)
  • Core Math/Reasoning (IDO) - this program has specified math (see below)

Core American History (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1379 - The United States Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0

Core Government/Political Science (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1337 - U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts Credit Hours: 3.0

Core Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 semester hours)

  • Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses

Core Creative Arts (3 semester hours)

  • Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses

Core Life & Physical Sciences (6 semester hours)

  • Core Life & Physical Sciences - this program has specified science (see below)
  • Core Life & Physical Sciences - this program has specified science (see below)

Core Social and Behavioral Science (3 semester hours)

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences: Approved Core Courses

Core Writing in the Disciplines (IDO) (3 semester hours)

  • Core Writing in the Discipline - this program has specified WID (see below)

Undergraduate Bachelor of Science Requirement

  • 6 semester hours MATH courses
  • 6 semester hours Formal Science

Courses required for program that also fullfill core categories:

Mathematics and BS Special Requirements

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
Core Mathematics -  MATH 1431 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4.0
Core Math/Reasoning -  MATH 1432 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4.0
Bachelor of Science -  ELET 2300 - Introduction to C++ Programming (student may apply previous credit for COSC 1410) Credit Hours: 3.0
Bachelor of Science -  MATH 3307 - Statistical Applications OR Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3321 - Engineering Mathematics Credit Hours: 3.0

Life & Physical Sciences

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PHYS 1301 - Introductory General Physics I Credit Hours: 3.0
PHYS 1101 - General Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1.0
PHYS 1302 - Introductory General Physics II Credit Hours: 3.0
PHYS 1102 - General Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1.0

Writing in the Disciplines

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TLIM 3363 - Technical Communications (student may apply previous credit for ENGI 2304 Technical Communications) Credit Hours: 3.0

Departmental Requirements

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TLIM 3340 - Organizational Leadership and Supervision OR Credit Hours: 3.0
HDCS 3300 - Organizational Decisions in Technology (student may apply previous credit for MANA 3335) Credit Hours: 3.0

 

MECT 1365 - Elements of Materials and Processes Credit Hours: 3.0
MECT 3341 - Computer-Aided Drafting OR Credit Hours: 3.0
  • Approved MECT elective

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    MECT 4188 - Ethics in Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 1.0

    Electrical Power Engineering Technology Major Requirements

    Majors in Electrical Power Engineering Technology may use no grade below C- ELET courses to satisfy major degree requirements.

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ELET 1400 - Circuit Theory and Lab I (students may apply previous credit for ECE 2300/2100) Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 1401 - Circuit Theory and Laboratory II Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 2301 - Poly-phase Circuits and Transformers (students may apply previous credit for ECE 3364) Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 2101 - Poly-Phase Circuits and Transformers Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 2303 - Digital Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 2103 - Digital Systems Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 2305 - Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 2105 - Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 3301 - Linear Systems Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 3405 - Microprocessor Architecture Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 3307 - Electrical Machines and Controls Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 3107 - Electrical Machines and Controls Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 3312 - Programmable Logic Controllers & Motor Control Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 3112 - Rotating Machine Controls Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 4303 - Computer-Based Power Distribution and Transmission Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4103 - Power Distribution and Transmission Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 4305 - Senior Design in Electrical Power Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4105 - Senior Design Lab in Electrical Power Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 4317 - Computer-Based Electrical System Protection and Safety Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4319 - Electrical Power Systems and Industry Practices Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4326 - Power Converter Circuits Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4126 - Power Converter Circuits Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0

    Approved Electives (6 semester hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ELET 4302 - Data Communication Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4304 - Control Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4310 - Alternative Electrical Energy Sources Credit Hours: 3.0

    Free electives (3 semester hours)

    Students must have minimum 2.00 in major

    Major GPA is calculated based on courses listed in major requirement and approved electives.

    • 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average in courses attempted at the University of Houston
    • 36 of the credit hours must be advanced (junior or senior level)
    • Final residency- The last 30 semester hours to be applied toward a bachelor’s degree must be taken in residence at UH
    • 9 advanced credit hours in department of major in residence at UH
    • 124 hours required for this degree
    • Limit of 66 credit hours of lower-level (1000 and 2000 level) transfer credit toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Houston.
    • Students may use no more than two semester hours in physical education activity courses.
    • Students must satisfy TSI to graduate.
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