Energy Utility Technology (ERD)
AN OPTION OF INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
Type: Transfer, Degree (AS)
Special Admissions
Division: Stem And Education
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. For additional admissions requirements, see http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program
HONORS PROGRAM OPTION
Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
EUT-ELECTIVE
| EUT-Directed Elective | 3 |
| IEL101 | Electrical Principles 1 | 4 |
| MAT135 | Applied Technical Mathematics 1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| IEL102 | Electrical Principles 2 | 4 |
| MAT136 | Applied Technical Mathematics 2 | 4 |
| CAD101 | Principles of Computer-Aided Design 1 | 4 |
CMP104-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
EUT-ELECTIVE
| EUT-Directed Elective | 4 |
EUT-ELECTIVE
| EUT-Directed Elective | 4 |
| EUT102 | Introduction to the Energy Utility Industry | 4 |
| PHY100 | Applied Physics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
EUT-ELECTIVE
| EUT-Directed Elective | 4 |
| EUT104 | Generation, Transmission, and Distribution | 4 |
| EUT106 | Energy Industry Safety | 3 |
| EUT108 | Energy Industry Practicum/Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits, or by CPS190 and 3 liberal arts credits.
EUT Directed Elective: Students must complete 15 credits of EUT Directed Electives. These electives enable students to focus on areas that may contribute to individual advancement toward further educational goals as well as their career goals in the energy utility industry. The electives are clustered into three categories to provide some career guidance and focus for students. Students may select electives from any of the following categories: Business: ACC108, ACC203, BUS100, BUS102, MGT102, MGT201, MKT101; Computer Information and Technology: CPS101, CPS114, CPS122, CPS134, CPS136, CPS138, CPS168, CPS170, CPS210, CPS222; Engineering and Technology: CAD102, CHE103, CHE104, MAT251, MAT252, MAT301, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.
MAT135, MAT136: May be fulfilled by MAT151/MAT152 and 2 liberal arts credits.
PHY100: May be fulfilled by PHY101.
Total Credit Hours: 62
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- Students who complete CAD102 and CMP150 will also earn a Certificate in Computer Aided Design.
- Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
- Simultaneous awarding of Certificate and Degree Policy: Certificates whose coursework is embedded within an Associate’s degree program will not be awarded simultaneously in the same term as the degree is awarded; i.e. Energy Utility Technology(ERD) and Energy Utility Technology Certificate(ERC).
Admissions and Transfer Information
- Completion of the Energy Utility Technology Certificate program is required for admission to this program.
- This is a Special Admissions Program - Admission to this program has specific entrance requirements and may be competitive; program may have limited seating capacity. Further information about the program, application process and admission requirements can be found at http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs.
- This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.