Sustainable Energy Technology
Sustainable Energy Technology Program
Why not do something fun? Our dynamic “hands-on” program will prepare students for work or further education in the growing fields of energy conservation and renewable energy production.
To give our students more career choices, we master the industrial side of things, but also study green investing, energy auditing, solar power, co-generation, and numerous new and exciting high-tech innovations.
Our graduates can continue their education to practice as specialized lawyers, specialized investment advisors, entrepreneurs, executives, or even go straight into the workforce as electrical energy technicians, energy auditors, wind farm technicians, environmental control, energy management, or maintenance supervisors. Our program is designed to be sure that our students are never restricted to just one job, because the world is your oyster.
Students can complete the program in two years (with an eight week summer internship) and receive an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Sustainable Energy Technology.
Course Schedule
Sustainable Energy Technology A.A.S
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MAT-150 | Discrete Math* | 3.0 |
| ELE-114 | DC Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ELE-111 | AC Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ENV-136 | Energy, Resources & the Environment | 2.0 |
| ELE-164 | Residential Wiring | 2.0 |
| ELE-155 | National Electrical Code I | 2.0 |
| ELE-175 | Intro to Photo Voltaics | 2.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IND-184 | Mechanical Processes | 2.0 |
| ELE-195 | Motor Controls | 3.0 |
| IND-116 | Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems | 2.0 |
| ENV-201 | Wind Turbines | 3.0 |
| ELE-170 | Power Distribution | 2.0 |
| ENV-186 | Advanced Photo Voltaics | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humaties/Social Sciences Elective* | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Summer Semester (Optional) |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENV-932 | Internship | 4.0 |
Total Hours: 4.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EGT-420 | Digital Electronics | 3.0 |
| ELE-198 | Solid State Motor Controls | 2.0 |
| ELE-204 | Programmable Logic Theory | 2.0 |
| ELE-205 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 2.0 |
| ELE-156 | National Electrical Code II | 2.0 |
| ENV-377 | Sustainable Heating Systems | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Communications Elective* | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ELE-221 | Instrumentation & Control | 3.0 |
| ENV-182 | Energy Efficient Concepts | 2.0 |
| IND-185 | Predictive & Preventative Maintenance | 2.0 |
| ELE-206 | Networking PLC's | 2.0 |
| PHY-184 | Applied Physics* | 4.0 |
| ENV-189 | Solar PV & Res Hot Water Site Assessment | 2.0 |
Total Hours: 15.0 |
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Optional Electives |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| WEL-122 | Beginning Welding | 2.0 |
| IND-106 | Industrial Pumps and Drive Systems | 2.0 |
Sustainable Energy Technology A.A.S. Degree Hours: 67/71 |
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*Course must be chosen or substituted from either A.A., A.S., or Approved General Education list for Applied Science and Technology. |
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Instructors
| Scott Goodno | 515-574-1937 | goodno@iowacentral.edu |
