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Alternative Energy

Associate of Science: Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy graduates have opportunities in business and industry related to energy, green technologies construction, and many additional fields. The curriculum gives the student a broad based comprehensive education to prepare for transfer.  Graduates are exposed to a broad background in science and energy.

Suggested Program of Study

 

Number Course Name Hr
Orientation
SO100 Student Success Seminar 1
General Education Component
Written/Oral Communication 9 hours
EN176 English Composition 3
EN177 English Composition II 3
Oral Communications - Gen. Ed.
3
Natural Science and Math 8 hours
Mathematics - Gen. Ed. 3
Natural Science - Gen. Ed. 5
Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3
Arts/Humanities  6 hours
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3
Health/Physical Education 2 hours
Physical Education - Lifestyle 1
Physical Education - Skill 1
Additional Ag/Math/Science/Business or Computer Component (22 hrs min)
Additional Electives 8
See advisor & suggested electives for appropriate course work selection.
Suggested Alternative Energy Electives 8
AE176 Introduction to Wind & Other Alternative Energy 1
AE177 Wind Engineering Concepts 3
AE178 AG / Rural Wind Applications 3
AE179 Community Wind 3
AE180 Wind/Solar PV Hybrid Systems 3
AE181 Small Wind Turbines 3
AE199 Introductory Craft Skills 5
AE275 Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics 2
AE276 Introduction to Energy Technologies 3
AE277 Basics: Small Photovoltaic Systems 3
AE279 Solar Photovoltaic Intermediate 3
AE280 Solar Photovoltaic Advanced 3
AE298 Capstone 5
Minimum credit hours to graduate 62