Sustainability Technologies-Alternative Energy
Curriculum Description
The Sustainability Technologies curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environmental, construction, alternative energy, manufacturing, or related industries, where key emphasis is placed on energy production and waste reduction along with sustainable technologies.
Course work may include alternative energy, environmental engineering technology, sustainable manufacturing, and green building technology. Additional topics may include sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, renewable energy, site assessment, and environmental responsibility.
Graduates should qualify for positions within the alternative energy, construction, environmental, and/or manufacturing industries. Employment opportunities exist in both the government and private industry sectors where graduates may function as manufacturing technicians, sustainability consultants, environmental technicians, or green building supervisors.
Certificate
C40370AE
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT 120 | Renewable Energy Tech | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 110 | Intro to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 120 | Energy Use Analysis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT 220 | Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 130 | Modeling Renewable Energy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 15
C40370AE