Alternative Energy Technology, A.A.S.

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The Alternative Energy Technology Program program is designated as a Statewide Program; therefore, some residents of Maryland enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.

The Alternative Energy Technology Program prepares students to enter the industrial/commercial/residential setting in the growing areas of renewable energy (i.e., solar, wind, and geothermal technologies). Within the Alternative Energy Technology Program, students can earn progressive levels of certificates toward employment and/or the degree. The methods of instruction include hands-on training as well as classroom instruction. Real-world lab environment will include experiments with solar, wind, and geothermal equipment, use of meters, measurements and calculations of values. This program of study embraces the body of knowledge found in national certifications for renewable energy professionals.

View the Alternative Energy Technology Fact Sheet.

Program Pathways

Fall Admission Cohort:

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MAT 101 or MAT 114	College Algebra or Introduction to Applied Algebra	3	ENG 101	English Composition	3
INT 101	Introduction to Industrial Technology	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
INT 104	Facilities Safety and Compliance	3	ELE 113	Instrumentation and Process Control I	3
ELE 110	Fundamentals of Electricity	4	INT 105	Plumbing and Pipe Fitting	3
AET 102	Introduction to Alternative Energy	3	INT 107	Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC)	3
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3
Gen Ed	Diversity	3	INT 111	Pump and Motor Operation and Maintenance	3
PHY 112 or PHY 201	Applied Physics or General Physics I (transfer students should take PHY 201)	3	AET 104	Geothermal Installation	3
AET 106	Photovoltaic Installation	3	AET 108	Wind Energy Installation	3
AET 101	Applied Mathematics for Technology	1	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
BUS 145	Customer Service	1
TOTAL		14	TOTAL		15

Spring Admission Cohort:

First Year Spring			First Year Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MAT 101 or MAT 114	College Algebra or Introduction to Applied Algebra	3	ENG 101	English Composition	3
INT 101	Introduction to Industrial Technology	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
ELE 110	Fundamentals of Electricity	4	AET 102	Introduction to Alternative Energy	3
INT 105	Plumbing and Pipefitting	3	INT 104	Facilities Safety and Compliance	3
INT 107	Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC)	3	AET 101	Applied Mathematics for Technology	1
			BUS 145	Customer Service	1
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		14
Second Year Spring			Second Year Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
INT 111	Pump and Motor Operation and Maintenance	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
ELE 113	Instrumentation and Process Control I	3	PHY 112 or PHY 201	Applied Physics or General Physics I (transfer students should take PHY 201)	3
AET 104	Geo-Thermal Installation	3	AET 106	Photovoltaic Installation	3
AET 108	Wind Energy Installation	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/ Physical Science

Students intending to transfer should take the General Physics course.

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits) *minimum grade of “C” or better is required
Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English Category (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
OR
MAT 114 - Introduction to Applied Algebra (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (36 Credits)

AET 101 - Applied Mathematics for Technology (1 Credit)
AET 102 - Introduction to Alternative Energy (3 Credits)
AET 104 - Geo-Thermal Installation (3 Credits)
AET 106 - Photovoltaic Installation (3 Credits)
AET 108 - Wind Energy Installation (3 Credits)
BUS 145 - Customer Service (1 Credit)
ELE 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 Credits)
ELE 113 - Instrumentation and Process Control I (3 Credits)
INT 101 - Introduction to Industrial Technology (3 Credits)
INT 104 - Facilities Safety and Compliance (3 Credits)
INT 105 - Plumbing and Pipefitting (3 Credits)
INT 107 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (2-3 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

AET 240 - AET Capstone Project (1 Credit)
AET 269 - AET Internship (3 Credits)
AET 270 - AET Internship II (3 Credits)
CAD 152 - Computer-Aided Design (3 Credits)
CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
IST 106 - Spreadsheet Software (3 Credits)

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