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Associate of Applied Science
RENEWABLE ENERGY
(El Rito)
This program will provide you with the skills necessary to enter environmental fields -- the renewable energy, alternative technology, and construction industries -- at higher than entry level. You will be capable of entering at supervisory or management internship levels or of establishing a small related business.
GENERAL EDUCATION (29 hrs)
Communications (9)
ENG 111 English Composition I (3)
ENG 116 Technical Writing (3)
SPCH 130 Public Speaking (3)
Math/Computers/Lab Sciences (14)
MATH 145 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH 150 College Algebra (3)
CHEM 121/L General Chemistry I with lab (4)
PHYS 121/L Applied Physics I with lab (4)
Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
Elective (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
GEOG 111 World Geography (3)
or
Elective (3)
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (2)
Electives (2)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (36 hrs)
Completion of Renewable Energy Certificate Program (26)
Electives from: RE, ELEC, ES, ADOB, CONS, CARP, DRFT, ATEC (10)
TOTAL CREDITS 67
Certificate
RENEWABLE ENERGY
(El Rito)
This program will provide you with the information and practical experience necessary to design and build or install various types of renewable energy systems. It emphasizes conservation and efficiency as the first step in any renewable energy endeavor through a study of historical, modern, and emerging technologies and materials. As a graduate, you will be capable of being employed with construction firms, renewable energy firms, alternative technology firms, design and planning firms, or of being self-employed as a specialized subcontractor. You will be capable of designing and building your own off-the-grid homes and vehicles.
GENERAL EDUCATION (6-7 crs)
Communications (3)
ENG 108N Basic English I (3) or a higher level English course.
Math/Computers/Lab Sciences (3-4 crs)
MATH 102N Basic Algebra (4) or a higher level math course
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (26 crs)
General: Complete 9 crs from the following:
ES 100 Introduction to Environmental Science (3)
ES 224 Environmental and Community Planning (3)
ES 126 Introduction to Waste Management (3)
RE 103 Renewable Energy Introduction and Overview (3)
RE 104 Architecture 2030 and the 2010 Imperative (3)
Solar Heating: Complete 5 crs from the following:
ADOB 107 Passive Solar Heating (2)
RE 108 Active Solar Heating (3)
RE 108L Solar Energy Lab (2)
PLB 110 Intro to Solar Heating Plumbing (1)
PLB 110L Intro to Solar Heating Plumbing Lab (2)
Renewable Electric and Electronics: Complete 8 crs from the following:
ELEC 100 Introduction to Solar Electricity (1)
ELEC 110L Introduction to Solar Electricity Lab (2)
ELEC 140 Electrical Theory I (3)
ELEC 190 Solar and Wind Systems in the Electric Code (2)
RE 160 Renewable Electric Power Systems (3)
RE 207 Wind Electric System Design and Installation (4)
RE 208 Photovoltaic System Design and Installation (4)
Renewable Vehicle Power: Complete 2 crs from the following:
RE 140 Electric Vehicle Conversion: Nuts and Bolts (2)
RE/ATEC 144 Bio-Diesel Fuel Production and Engine Requirements (3)
RE/ATEC 146 Bio-Hybrid Fuel Production and Engine Requirements (3)
Geothermal, Biomass, and Emerging Heat and Power: Complete 2 crs from the following
RE 127 Geothermal Systems for Heat and Power (4)
RE 128 Biomass Systems for Heat, Power, and Cogeneration (4)
RE 129 Trends and Emerging Energy Sources (2)
TOTAL CREDITS 32-33