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8/22/2024 2:49:41 PM

Renewable Energy Technology Degree

Pathway:

Renewable Energy

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

REN.REN.AAS (C260A)

Total Program Credits: 60

The Renewable Energy Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree emphasizes basic techniques and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the alternative energy industry. Students acquire proficiency in electricity and magnetism, controls, PhotoVoltaics (PV), wind, energy efficiency, effective communications and employment skills.

Program graduates may seek entry-level employment in companies, such as solar installation, wind, energy auditing and weatherization and may be employed as solar technicians, wind technicians, and energy auditors. Some may be entrepreneurial and may choose to start their own renewable energy companies. The Renewable Energy Technology curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled renewable energy technicians in solar, wind, and energy efficiency. Course work emphasizes safety, electricity and magnetism, and controls, in addition to renewable energy technologies.

Stackable Certificate:

Renewable Energy Technology Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Renewable Energy Technology 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.
  7. Identify the basics of energy efficiency and auditing strategies to improve performance of buildings.
(Reviewed Spring 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ENT 104 Electricity Basic Fundamentals

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

 
MAT 110 # College Algebra

Core Course

3

OR
MAT 122 # Technical Mathematics

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

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

COURSE AVAILABILITY: REN 110 and REN 120 - Fall semester only

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

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: Renewable Energy Certificate was completed.

Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

COURSE AVAILABILITY: REN 130, REN 200 , REN 220 - Spring semester only.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ARC 108 # Materials and Techniques

Core Course

1

ARC 110 # Materials, Methods and Sustainability I

Core Course

2

REN 210 Advanced Photovoltaic Installations

Core Course

4

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

OR
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

 
Program electives

3

Total Semester Credits:13
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Note: Students must complete RHT 101◊, with SPE 101◊, or RHT 101◊ with RHT 102◊. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101◊, RHT 102◊ and SPE 101◊ to meet university requirements.

COURSE AVAILABILITY: REN 210 - Fall semester only

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
PHL 113 Environmental Ethics

Humanities Gen-ed

3

REN 230 Renewable Energy Systems: Operations and Maintenance

Core Course

3

REN 240 Energy Efficiency, Energy Auditing, and Commissioning of Electrical Systems

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts

Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

COURSE AVAILABILITY: REN 230, REN 240 - Spring semester only

Program Electives (6)

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 141 Introduction to Business

Core Course

3

BUS 150 Principles of Management

Core Course

3

COT 107 Codes, Specifications and Print Reading

Core Course

3

COT 248 Construction Planning & Scheduling

Core Course

3

COT 258 Construction Cost Estimating

Core Course

3

CWE 290 # Cooperative Work Experience

Program Elective

1-3

Note: Take CWE 290 for 3 credits.

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See ARC course descriptions; 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)