2013-2014 Catalog

Sustainability Technologies A.A.S.

A40370

The Sustainability Technologies curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environmental, construction, alternative energy, manufacturing, or related industries, where key emphasis is placed on energy production and waste reduction along with sustainable technologies.

Course work may include alternative energy, environmental engineering technology, sustainable manufacturing, and green building technology. Additional topics may include sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, renewable energy, site assessment, and environmental responsibility.

Graduates should qualify for positions within the alternative energy, construction, environmental, and/or manufacturing industries. Employment opportunities exist in both the government and private industry sectors where graduates may function as manufacturing technicians, sustainability consultants, environmental technicians, or green building supervisors. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. (GE I. 1)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of sustainability and Green technologies.
  • Demonstrate the ability to gather and organize information, identify and analyze sustainability issues, and offer reasonable solutions using the available technologies. (GE II. 6; GE III. 6)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical and scientific concepts, skills, and applications by applying classroom knowledge to hands-on activities. (GE IV . 4)
  • Develop a historical consciousness and a global perspective of the need for preserving the environment through the implementation of sustainable technology. (GE VI. 4)
  • Gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of all living organisms and how human interactions affect the health and welfare of the entire planet.

General Education

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ENG 111Expository Writing

3

FA, SP, SU
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

3

FA, SP, SU

Humanities/Fine Arts

Select 3 SHC from the Humanities/Fine Arts list

Mathematics

(Select 3 SHC from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

FA, SP, SU
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

3

FA, SP

Social/Behavioral Science

Select 3 SHC from the Social/Behavioral Science list

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
CST 111Construction I

4

FA, SP
CST 150Building Science

3

FA
CMT 120Codes and Inspections

3

SP
ENV 110Environmental Science

3

FA, SP
SRV 110Surveying I

4

SP
SST 110Introduction to Sustainability

3

FA, SP
SST 120Energy Use Analysis

3

SP
SST 210Issues in Sustainability

3

SP
SST 140Green Building and Design Concepts

3

FA

Other Major Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
AHR 211Residential System Design

3

SP
ARC 114Architectural CAD

2

SP
ALT 120Renewable Energy Technologies

3

FA
ALT 250Thermal Systems

3

SP
EGR 285Design Project

2

FA, SP
ELC 220Photovoltaic System Technology

3

FA

Utility Elective

(Select one from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ELC 120Introduction to Wiring

4

FA
PLU 111Introduction to Basic Plumbing

2

SP

Computer Elective

(Select one from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

FA, SP, SU
CIS 111Basic PC Literacy

2

FA,SP, SU
EGR 111Engineering Compution and Careers

3

FA

Safety Elective

(Select one from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
EHS 114OSHA Regulations

4

FA
ISC 121Environmental Health & Safety

3

FA, SP

General Electives

(Select one from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
BUS 110Introduction to Business

3

FA, SP, SU
BUS 280REAL Small Business

4

SP
AHR 112Heating Technology

4

SP
AHR 113Comfort Cooling

4

FA
CIV 240Project Management

3

FA
EGR 115Intro to Technology

3

FA
ELC 233Energy Management

3

 

PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3

SU
And

PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1

SU
 

WAT 110Basic Wastewater Treatment

3

SP

Students planning to transfer are encouraged to take MAT 171 and MAT 172.

Total Credit Hours: 66