Associate of Science - Energy Systems

Students completing the program will be able to... • Identify, measure, and analyze the major energy uses in typical businesses operations, focusing beyond the building and into processes. • Demonstrate the electrical and energy systems skills to successfully interact with builders, architects, engineers, and constructors and advise on building and systems energy use. • Design medium complexity solar photovoltaic or other energy system for medium size commercial buildings and processes.

This program provides students with a broad view of energy and energy systems and specific skills for those planning on entering the field designing, installing, servicing/repairing and maintaining renewable/sustainable energy systems. This includes wind energy, biodiesel and biofuels, biomass, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other technologies. To earn an associate in science degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher, maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the major and complete general education requirements as listed in the catalog