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Renewable Energy (AAS.RNRG)

This program prepares students for entry level positions into the field of renewable energy technicians and technical maintenance. Emphasis is placed on "green" technologies including electricity, physics, chemistry, wind, photovoltaics, solar thermal, bioenergy, energy efficiency, and smart grid technology. There is a critical skill shortage of trained workers knowledgeable with issues relating specifically to renewable energy and who can troubleshoot renewable energy systems.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
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First Year
First Semester

EET-040

Credit Hours: 2.50

EET-050

Credit Hours: 2.50

TEC-050

Credit Hours: 2.00

TEC-052

Credit Hours: 2.00

TEC-057

Credit Hours: 3.00

WND-040

Credit Hours: 3.00

 

First Year
Second Semester

ENG-050

Credit Hours: 0.00

IND-042

Credit Hours: 1.00

IND-062

Credit Hours: 1.00

TEC-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

CIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

TEC-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

EET-068

Credit Hours: 3.00

 

Second Year
First Semester

SPE-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

EET-072

Credit Hours: 2.00

EET-086

Credit Hours: 2.00

PHY-110

Credit Hours: 4.00

TEC-054

Credit Hours: 2.00

TEC-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

Second Year
Second Semester

TEC-064

Credit Hours: 3.00

ECO-231

Credit Hours: 3.00

TEC-063

Credit Hours: 3.00



Credit Hours: 6.00

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Suggested Electives
EET-070
Photovoltaic Technician

EET-070
Photovoltaic Technician

This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, electrical codes, and hardware installation. Maintaining and troubleshooting systems are performed. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
2.0
WND-041
Wind Technology Maintenance I

WND-041
Wind Technology Maintenance I

This course introduces students to wind turbine maintenance. Lectures focus on gearbox and electrical system maintenance while the labs focus on tools, climbing and safety. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*		3.0
TEC-059
Energy Management

TEC-059
Energy Management

Successful completion of this course prepares participants to assess and improve homes according to current industry standards for residential building weatherization. It includes blower-door testing and recommended weather sealing techniques to achieve improved resident comfort and energy cost savings. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
2.0
TEC-068
Sp Topics Renewable Energy

TEC-068
Sp Topics Renewable Energy

This course will examine fundamentals, principles,practices, and issues associated with special topics in renewable energy. It covers basic through advanced issues and topics associated with sustainability and the renewable energy field. Advanced coursework is adjusted to special interest groups. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
.5-5.00000
TEC-069
Site Assessment/Renew Energy

TEC-069
Site Assessment/Renew Energy

This course determines the site-specific suitability of photovoltaic, solar thermal applications, and small wind energy installations. The course will focus on physical site features and how that affects the solar window and the quality of wind energy. (Repeatable 3 times)

Course Outline
2.0
CAD-056
CAD I

CAD-056
CAD I

Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)

Course Outline
2.0
IND-044
Fluid Power

IND-044
Fluid Power

Provides technician with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes: fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves, fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students.

Course Outline
3.0
MET-043
Motors and Generators

MET-043
Motors and Generators

This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls.

Course Outline
2.5
MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines, and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools.

Course Outline
3.0
WEL-056
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WEL-056
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

This course is designed to provide an understanding of metal cutting and fabricating processes and weld joint design.(Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*		2.0
EET-052
Solid State Circuits

EET-052
Solid State Circuits

Study of basic solid state devices and associated circuits. Devices included will be general purpose diodes, zener diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors. Integrated circuits will be introduced. Circuit applications will include rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, and linear amplifiers.

Course Outline
4.0
WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.

Course Outline
2.5
EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security.

Course Outline
2.0
EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols.

Course Outline
2.0
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Suggested Electives
EET-070
Photovoltaic Technician

EET-070
Photovoltaic Technician

This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, electrical codes, and hardware installation. Maintaining and troubleshooting systems are performed. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
2.0
WND-041
Wind Technology Maintenance I

WND-041
Wind Technology Maintenance I

This course introduces students to wind turbine maintenance. Lectures focus on gearbox and electrical system maintenance while the labs focus on tools, climbing and safety. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*		3.0
TEC-059
Energy Management

TEC-059
Energy Management

Successful completion of this course prepares participants to assess and improve homes according to current industry standards for residential building weatherization. It includes blower-door testing and recommended weather sealing techniques to achieve improved resident comfort and energy cost savings. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
2.0
TEC-068
Sp Topics Renewable Energy

TEC-068
Sp Topics Renewable Energy

This course will examine fundamentals, principles,practices, and issues associated with special topics in renewable energy. It covers basic through advanced issues and topics associated with sustainability and the renewable energy field. Advanced coursework is adjusted to special interest groups. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
.5-5.00000
TEC-069
Site Assessment/Renew Energy

TEC-069
Site Assessment/Renew Energy

This course determines the site-specific suitability of photovoltaic, solar thermal applications, and small wind energy installations. The course will focus on physical site features and how that affects the solar window and the quality of wind energy. (Repeatable 3 times)

Course Outline
2.0
CAD-056
CAD I

CAD-056
CAD I

Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)

Course Outline
2.0
IND-044
Fluid Power

IND-044
Fluid Power

Provides technician with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes: fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves, fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students.

Course Outline
3.0
MET-043
Motors and Generators

MET-043
Motors and Generators

This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls.

Course Outline
2.5
MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines, and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools.

Course Outline
3.0
WEL-056
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WEL-056
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

This course is designed to provide an understanding of metal cutting and fabricating processes and weld joint design.(Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*		2.0
EET-052
Solid State Circuits

EET-052
Solid State Circuits

Study of basic solid state devices and associated circuits. Devices included will be general purpose diodes, zener diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors. Integrated circuits will be introduced. Circuit applications will include rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, and linear amplifiers.

Course Outline
4.0
WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.

Course Outline
2.5
EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security.

Course Outline
2.0
EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols.

Course Outline
2.0
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