Environmental Technology: Alternative Energy Technician (AAS)

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

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

General Education: 25-30 credits

All general education coursework must be selected from the approved AGEC list.

Major Requirements: 45 credits

• CTM 111 - Plumbing Credits: 3
• CTM 115 - Introduction to Wood Working Credits: 3
• CTM 120 - Building the Human Environment Credits: 3
• CTM 122 - Construction Material and Equipment Safety Credits: 3
• CTM 123 - Building Construction Methods I Credits: 3
• CTM 124 - Building Construction Methods II Credits: 3
• CTM 130 - Blueprint Reading and Estimating Credits: 3
• CTM 132 - Solar Water Heating Systems Credits: 2
• CTM 138 - Introduction to Solar Design Applications Credits: 1
• CTM 150 - Basic Electrical Theory Credits: 3
• CTM 151 - House Wiring I Credits: 3
• CTM 211 - International Residential Code Credits: 3
• CTM 235 - Solar Home Design Credits: 3
• CTM 236 - Photovoltaics and Wind Power Credits: 3
• CTM 237 - Battery-Based Photovoltaic Systems Credits: 3
• CTM 289 - Internship I Credits: 1-6

Total Degree Credit Hours:70