Engineering Technology - Renewable And Alternative Energy, AAS

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Program Code: AASEA
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

This technical associate degree is offered for those who wish to pursue a career in the renewable energy field. The course work prepares students to work as a renewable energy technician installing, servicing, modifying, troubleshooting and designing wind power systems, solar domestic hot water and space heating systems and solar electric systems for the growing residential and small business markets. In addition, graduates will also be prepared to perform material estimating, sizing, etc. Energy conservation and energy efficiency are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 16 Semester Hours

ETM 110 - Electrical Power & Control Circuits I 3 credits
ETE 110 - Fundamentals of Direct Current Electronics 2 credits
ETE 115 - Fundamentals of Alternating Current Electronics 2 credits
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits
ETM 120 - Introduction to Robotics/Automation 3 credits
ETA 110 - Planning a Sustainable Alternative Energy System 3 credits

2nd Semester - 16 Semester Hours

ETM 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits
ETM 140 - Fluid Power & Control Circuits I 3 credits
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits
MTH 110 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credits *
ETW 170 - Print Reading and Fabrication Design 3 credits **

Second Year

1st Semester - 17 Semester Hours

PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
ETE 230 - Microcontrollers: Energy Control Systems 4 credits
ETE 130 - Digital Circuits 3 credits
BIO 270 - Environmental Science 3 credits
GEO 137 - Global Energy Resources 4 credits

2nd Semester - 13 Semester Hours

ETA 120 - Installation & Control of Energy Systems 4 credits
ETA 130 - National Electrical Code (NEC Handbook) 2 credits
ETG 110 - Introduction to Drafting 2 credits
ETG 120 - Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting 2 credits
ETM 280 - Advanced Robotics & Programmable Controls 3 credits

Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 62/86

* Students have the option of taking MTH 112 as a replacement for MTH 110 .
** Students have the option of taking SPC 101 as a replacement for ETW 170 .

NOTE: Student must complete a minimum of 62 credits for degree completion.