Alternative Energy Technology, A.A.S.

The Alternative Energy Technology 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. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.

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 112	Technical Writing	3
INT 101	Introduction to Industrial Technology	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
ELE 110	Fundamentals of Electricity	4	ELE 113	Instrumentation and Process Control I	3
AET 102	Introduction to Alternative Energy	3	PHY 112 or PHY 201	Applied Physics (3 credits) or General Physics I (4 credits) *(transfer students should take PHY 201)	3
BUS 145 or STU 106	Customer Service or Professionalism in the Workplace	1	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
			INT 120	Introduction to OSHA	1
TOTAL		14	TOTAL		16
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Diversity	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3
AET 106	Photovoltaic Installation I	3	AET 107	Photovoltaic Installation II	3
INT 121	Facilities Codes and Compliance	2	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list; 3-4 credits	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list; 3-4 credits	4
TOTAL		14	TOTAL		16

General Education Requirements (18-19 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

PHY 112 - Applied Physics (3 Credits)

OR

PHY 201 - General Physics I (4 Credits)

*(Students intending to transfer should take PHY 201 )

Diversity

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

English

* A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-112

ENG 112 - Technical Writing (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)

OR

MAT 114 - Introduction to Applied Algebra (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (23 Credits)

Restricted Electives (18-19 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

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