Energy Technology AAS Degree

For more information please see the Energy Technology Program Overview. .

Purpose

Students in the Energy Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program are prepared to enter the field as installation or maintenance technicians in energy technology, such as photovoltaic or passive solar, wind turbine technology, or battery storage system design. Students will study the following areas: solar energy system design, wind energy system design, and energy management.

Note: This degree is available at Hastings

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

ETEC 1100 - Introduction to Solar Energy Systems 3 credit(s)
ETEC 1110 - Solar Energy System Design I 3 credit(s)
ETEC 1120 - Solar Energy System Design II 3 credit(s)
ETEC 1200 - Introduction to Energy Management 3 credit(s)
ETEC 1210 - Advanced Energy Management 3 credit(s)
ETEC 1300 - Introduction to Wind Energy Systems 3 credit(s)
ETEC 1310 - Industry and Climbing Safety 3 credit(s)
ETEC 2300 - Wind Energy Operations I 3 credit(s)
ETEC 2310 - Wind Energy Operations II 3 credit(s)
Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses - Select 18 credit(s) from ELTR or INDT (Recommend: INDT 1100, INDT 1120, INDT 1180, INDT 1220 AND INDT 1240)

Subtotal: 48

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy, or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)