2012 - 2013 Catalog
Program: Renewable/Sustainable Energy
Degree Plan: Renewable/Sustainable Energy Technician AAS
RENEWABLE/SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Eastfield only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.RENEW.ENERGY
This program is intended to educate a person in the field of solar /wind technology so that they can install a solar or wind system with minimum assistance. The emphasis is hands-on training. The curriculum is designed so that a graduate will be able to work in solar/wind related fields as well as installation technician, fields such as trouble shooting, sales, design, and management.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ELMT 2471 | Alternative Energy Systems | 4 |
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| +Elective | MATH Elective OR | 3-4 |
| TECM 1341 | Technical Algebra AND | (3) |
| ++Elective | Natural Science | (4) |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| 17-21 |
SEMESTER II
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals | 4 |
| CETT 1429 | Solid State Devices | 4 |
| CETT 1491 | Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| 16 |
SEMESTER III
| HART 1411 | Solar Fundamentals | 4 |
| WIND 2410 | Wind Turbine Materials Electro-Mechanical Equipment | 4 |
| MFGT 1406 | Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | (3) |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| HART 1393 | Special Topics in Solar Technology/Technician | 3 |
| WIND 2359 | Wind Power Delivery System | 3 |
| CETT 1441 | Solid State Circuits | 4 |
| ++++Electives | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| +++++Elective | Technical Elective | 3-4 |
| 16-17 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 64-69 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following:
| MATH 1332 | College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 2342 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | (4) |
++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++++Technical Electives - must be selected from the following list (a minimum of three-credit hours required):
| CPMT 1403 | Introduction to Computer Technology | 4 |
| CETT 2449 | Research and Project Design | 4 |
| CETT 1204 | High-Reliability Soldering | 2 |
| EECT 1104 | Electronic Soldering | 1 |
| EECT 1403 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 4 |
| EECT 1191 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
| EECT 1291 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| EECT 1391 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| EECT 1491 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| EECT 2366 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| EECT 2380 | Cooperative Educative - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| EECT 2381 | Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| EECT 2388 | Intership - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| ELMT 1391 | Special Topics in Electromechanical Technology/Technician | 3 |
| ELMT 1402 | Solar Photovoltaic Systems | 4 |
| MFGT 1404 | Automatic Manufacturing | 4 |
| MFGT 1458 | Automated Manufacturing I | 4 |
| MFGT 2459 | Industrial Automation II | 4 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.