Academic Programs

Renewable Energy Technician (CRT.RENEW)

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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Catalog Term Year: 2025

First Year
First Semester

COREAPT-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREIND-042

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORETEC-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORETEC-057

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREWND-040

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-041

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORETEC-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-068

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREIND-062

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-042

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENENG-050

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Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-050	Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 Electrical Principles/Practice This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. Course focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	IND-042	Pipefitting Procedures IND-042 Pipefitting Procedures Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed. Course Outline	1.0
CORE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
CORE	TEC-057	Introduction to Renewable Energy TEC-057 Introduction to Renewable Energy This course provides students with an introduction to forms of renewable energy as well as how it is produced and utilized. Topics include photovoltaic, solar and wind energy production. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	WND-040	Introduction to Wind Technology WND-040 Introduction to Wind Technology This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-098	Communications I ENG-098 Communications I Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	TEC-058	Alternative Energy TEC-058 Alternative Energy This course provides students with an introduction to forms of alternative energy. Topics include hydrogen, fuel cells, electric powered vehicles, and other emerging green technologies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	EET-068	Photovoltaic Systems EET-068 Photovoltaic Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	IND-062	Rigging and Hoisting IND-062 Rigging and Hoisting This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of hoisting and rigging equipment. Safety regulations will be discussed along with the determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Michael D. Beavers
Faculty Email: mbeavers@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5341

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Renewable Energy Technician (CRT.RENEW)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

APT-050Electrical Principles/Practice

IND-042Pipefitting Procedures

TEC-043Industrial Safety

TEC-057Introduction to Renewable Energy

WND-040Introduction to Wind Technology

Semester Totals

APT-042Applied Mathematics II

ENG-050Writing for Industry

ENG-098Communications I

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

TEC-058Alternative Energy

EET-068Photovoltaic Systems

IND-062Rigging and Hoisting

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

IND-042
Pipefitting Procedures

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

TEC-057
Introduction to Renewable Energy

WND-040
Introduction to Wind Technology

APT-042
Applied Mathematics II

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-098
Communications I

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

TEC-058
Alternative Energy

EET-068
Photovoltaic Systems

IND-062
Rigging and Hoisting

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications