Environmental Technology: Alternative Energy (Certificate)
Environmental Technology: Alternative Energy
Intermediate Certificate
The Intermediate certificate is designed to introduce the student to the construction and electrical industries and provide the foundations for hazard recognition and safety design issues associated with home construction, community development and passive solar design.
Certificate Information
What courses will I need to take?
Requirements: 19 credits |
Course | Course Title | Hours |
CTM 111 | Plumbing | 3 |
CTM 115 | Introduction to Wood Working | 3 |
CTM 123 | Construction Methods I | 3 |
CTM 124 | Construction Methods II | 3 |
CTM 130 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
CTM 138 | Intro to Solar Applications | 1 |
CTM 150 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
How will my placement test scores affect my course sequence?
Depending on your English and/or Math placement scores, you may be required to take an additional course or courses that will increase the posted estimated timeline. Placement tests are given to students to determine their specific knowledge or proficiency in math and English, for the purpose of assigning them to the appropriate courses. Test scores are valid for two years. Students can also use their ACT or SAT scores to place them into math and English courses.
Tracks based on current certificate minimum requirements for Math.
Math
Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.
Advanced Certificate
The Advanced certificate improves the student’s expertise and knowledge in construction from an economic perspective. This certificate advances electrical skills with particular applications in Photovoltaic and wind power electrical generation, and blueprint reading and drafting skills are developed.
Certificate Information
What courses will I need to take?
Requirements: 45 credits |
Course | Course Title | Hours |
Completion of the Intermediate Certificate | 19 |
CTM 120 | Building the Human Environment | 3 |
CTM 132 | Solar Water Heater System | 3 |
CTM 133 | Solar Greenhouse Design | 1 |
CTM 151 | House Wiring I | 3 |
CTM 235 | Solar Home Design | 3 |
CTM 236 | Photovoltaics and Wind Power | 3 |
| CTM 237 | Battery-Based Photovoltaic Systems | 3 |
CTM 250 | Innovative and Alternative Building Techniques | 3 |
CTM 289 | Service Learning/Internship I | 1 |
MAT 140 | College Mathematics (5) or higher course | 3 |
How will my placement test scores affect my course sequence?
Depending on your English and/or Math placement scores, you may be required to take an additional course or courses that will increase the posted estimated timeline. Placement tests are given to students to determine their specific knowledge or proficiency in math and English, for the purpose of assigning them to the appropriate courses. Test scores are valid for two years. Students can also use their ACT or SAT scores to place them into math and English courses.
Tracks based on current certificate minimum requirements for Math.
Math
Track 1:
MAT 088
MAT 091
MAT 097
MAT 142
Track 2:
MAT 088
MAT 091
MAT 140 (combines MAT 097 + MAT 142)
Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.
