Renewable Energy Technology Certificate

Pathway:

Renewable Energy Technology

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

REN.REN.CERT (C360A)

Total Program Credits: 29

The Renewable Energy Technology Certificate emphasizes basic techniques and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the alternative energy industry, including unions working in this arena, such as IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers).  All genders of students will acquire proficiency in electricity and magnetism, controls, PhotoVoltaics (PV), wind, energy efficiency, effective communications, and employment skills.

Stackable Degree:

Renewable Energy Technology Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Renewable Energy Technology Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
  1. Explain the global impact of Renewable Energy Technologies.
  2. Explain the diverse career pathways in the Renewable Energy Field.
  3. Demonstrate safety skills used in Renewable Technology Installations.
  4. Design Photovoltaic Solar Energy systems.
  5. Explain the National Electrical Code as it relates to Renewable Energy Systems.
  6. Analyze Wind Technology systems and their applications.

(Reviewed Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ENT 104 Electricity Basic Fundamentals

Core Course

3

MAT 122 # Technical Mathematics

Core Course

3

REN 100 Introduction to Renewable Energy

Core Course

3

REN 110 Electrical Construction Safety for Renewable Energy

Core Course

3

REN 120 Photovoltaic Design Fundamentals

Core Course

4

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Note: MAT 122 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications

Core Course

4

REN 130 National Electrical Code and Renewable Energy Systems

Core Course

3

REN 200 Photovoltaic System Integrator

Core Course

3

REN 220 Wind Power Generation Design Fundamentals

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:13
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See REN course descriptions.

Chairperson: Frances Figg, Ext. 3129, email: francesfigg@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)