Program Summary
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.
Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science in Sustainable/Renewable Energy
Associate of Science in Alternative Energy
Classes Addressing Outcomes
AE176 Introduction to Wind & Other Alternative Energy
AE178 AG/Rural Wind Applications
AE179 Community Wind
AE180 Wind/Solar PV Hybrid Systems
AE181 Small Wind Turbines
AE190 Electronics
AE199 Introduction to Construction
AE275 Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
AE276 Introduction to Energy Technologies
AE277 Solar PV Fundamentals & Applications
AE279 Solar Photovoltaic Intermediate
AE280 Solar Photovoltaic Advanced
AE281 Solar Installation
AE298 Internship
AE241 Power Storage/Transmission & Conversion
Suggested Program of Study
| COURSE NO. | COURSE NAME | CR HR(S) |
| SO100 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT | ||
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Oral Communications - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Mathematics - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Natural Science with Lab - Gen. Ed. | 5 | |
| Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Physical Education - Lifestyle or Skill | 1 | |
| Additional Ag/ Math/ Science/ Computer Component. Declared Ag Business and Business Majors may also use business courses. | 22 hours minimum | |
| SUGGESTED ELECTIVES See advisor for appropriate course work selection. | 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 |
| Min. Credit Hours to Graduate: | 62 | |
