Alternative Energy Technology: AAS Degree
The Associate of Applied Science in Alternative Energy Technology will provide students with the skills to pursue a career in the Alternative Energy field. The student will be instructed through mastery learning components and field study workshops arranged with local contractors. Students may apply credit hours earned in the Construction Technology Certificate toward completion of the AAS degree. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, click here.
The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that graduates of this program will possess at the end of their program of study.
- Possess the appropriate skills in drafting, design and layout used in contemporary alternative energy applications.
- Possess the appropriate knowledge of energy and solar principles used in alternative energy applications.
- Acquire the computer operation skills and competencies applied to drafting using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Understand and apply knowledge of alternative energy systems including solar heating, Photovoltaic energy, wind power, energy and heat transfer, and energy efficiencies.
- Demonstrate competent application of methods used in the construction trades including carpentry, masonry, electricity, and plumbing.
- Employ critical thinking and evaluation skills to ensure compliance with building construction codes in the design and construction of alternative energy systems.
Minimum hours required: 58
General Education Requirements: 25–27 credit hours |
Degree Core Requirements: 33 credit hours CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
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