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.
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 |
