Energy Technology AAS Degree

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)
• ETEC 2400 - Schematic Design 3 credit(s)
• ETEC 2410 - Programmable Logic Controls 3 credit(s)
• ETEC 2420 - Hydraulic Systems 3 credit(s)
• Student Elective Courses 3 credit(s)
• Program Elective Courses 9 credit(s) (Select from ELTR or INDT)

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)

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 63