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.
Catalog Term Year: 2023 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
APT-041
Applied Mathematics I 
3.0
APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice 
4.0
IND-042
Pipefitting Procedures 
1.0
TEC-043
Industrial Safety 
1.0
TEC-057
Introduction to Renewable Energy 
3.0
WND-040
Introduction to Wind Technology 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0
Second Semester
APT-042
Applied Mathematics II 
2.0
ENG-050
Writing for Industry 
OR
ENG-098
Communications I 
OR
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
3.0
TEC-058
Alternative Energy 
3.0
EET-068
Photovoltaic Systems 
3.0
IND-062
Rigging and Hoisting 
1.0
CIS-160
Practical Software Applications 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0

Total Program Hours

30.0