Environmental Technology: Alternative Energy Technician (AAS Degree)

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Environmental Technology: Alternative Energy Technician

 

The Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Technology: Alternative Energy Technician will provide students with the skills to pursue a career in the Alternative Energy field. The student will be instructed through mastery learning components and field study workshops arranged with local contractors.  Students may apply credit hours earned in the Construction Technology Certificate toward completion of the AAS degree.

 

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 Minimum Credits Required: 61
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What will I learn?

 

The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets that graduates of this program will possess at the end of their program of study.

  • demonstrate skills in drafting, design, energy and solar principles.
  • apply basic construction methodology.
  • apply basic construction safety principles.
  • apply fundamental knowledge in building drafting, design and layout.
  • demonstrate knowledge of general construction as well as masonry, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills. 
  • demonstrate an understanding of building codes.
  • explain the principles of project management and planning.
  • apply the fundamentals of energy and heat transfer in construction.
  • apply fundamental knowledge of solar heating, photovoltaic power, and wind power. 
  • identify alternative construction materials and their applications.
  • demonstrate basic computer skills.