Program: Renewable/Sustainable Energy
Degree Plan: Renewable/Sustainable Energy Technician AAS
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Eastfield only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.RENEW.ENER.14
This program is intended to educate a person in the field of solar /wind technology so that they can install a solar or wind system with minimum assistance. The emphasis is hands-on training. The curriculum is designed so that a graduate will be able to work in solar/wind related fields as well as installation technician, fields such as trouble shooting, sales, design, and management.
SEMESTER I
| ELMT 2471 |
Alternative Energy Systems |
4 |
| CETT 1403 |
DC Circuits |
4 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| +Elective |
MATH Elective OR |
3-4 |
| TECM 1341 |
Technical Algebra AND |
(3) |
| ++Elective |
Natural Science |
(4) |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
|
17-21 |
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| ELMT 1411 |
Solar Fundamentals |
4 |
| WIND 2410 |
Wind Turbine Materials and Electro-Mechanical Equipment |
4 |
| MFGT 1406 |
Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing |
4 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER IV
| HART 1393 |
Special Topics in Solar Technology/Technician |
3 |
| WIND 2359 |
Wind Power Delivery System |
3 |
| CETT 1441 |
Solid State Circuits |
4 |
| ++++Electives |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| +++++Elective |
Technical Elective |
3-4 |
|
|
16-17 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
64-69 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following:
++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++++Technical Electives - must be selected from the following list (a minimum of three-credit hours required):
| CPMT 1403 |
Introduction to Computer Technology |
4 |
| CETT 2449 |
Research and Project Design |
4 |
| CETT 1204 |
High-Reliability Soldering |
2 |
| EECT 1104 |
Electronic Soldering |
1 |
| EECT 1403 |
Introduction to Telecommunications |
4 |
| EECT 1191 |
Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
1 |
| EECT 1291 |
Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
2 |
| EECT 1391 |
Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
3 |
| EECT 1491 |
Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
4 |
| EECT 2366 |
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
3 |
| EECT 2380 |
Cooperative Educative - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
3 |
| EECT 2381 |
Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
3 |
| EECT 2388 |
Intership - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
3 |
| ELMT 1391 |
Special Topics in Electromechanical Technology/Technician |
3 |
| ELMT 1402 |
Solar Photovoltaic Systems |
4 |
| MFGT 1404 |
Automatic Manufacturing |
4 |
| MFGT 1458 |
Automated Manufacturing I |
4 |
| ELMT 1301 |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
3 |
| MFGT 2459 |
Industrial Automation II |
4 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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