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Dec 04, 2024
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Alternative Energy Technology, A.A.S.
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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.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
English |
3 |
MAT 101 or
MAT 114 |
College Algebra or
Introduction to Applied Algebra |
3 |
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ELE 113 |
Instrumentation and Process Control I |
3 |
| INT 101 |
Introduction to Industrial Technology |
3 |
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INT 104 |
Facilities Safety and Compliance |
3 |
| ELE 110 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
4 |
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INT 107 |
Introduction to HVAC/R |
3 |
| AET 102 |
Introduction to Alternative Energy |
3 |
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INT 105 |
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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16 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities Gen Ed |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Science |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
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INT 111 |
Pump and Motor Operation and Maintenance |
3 |
| PHY 112 or PHY 201 |
Applied Physics or General Physics I (4 credits) |
3 |
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AET 104 |
Geothermal Installation |
3 |
| AET 106 |
Photovoltaic Installation |
3 |
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AET 108 |
Wind Energy Installation |
3 |
| AET 101 |
Applied Mathematics for Technology |
1 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| BUS 145 |
Customer Service |
1 |
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| TOTAL |
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14 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/ Physical Science
Students intending to transfer should take the General Physics course. Program Requirements (36 Credits)
Restricted Electives (2-3 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:
Degree Requirements (60 Credits)
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