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Renewable Energy Technology Degree
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:
- Explain the global impact of Renewable Energy Technologies.
- Explain the diverse career pathways in the Renewable Energy Field.
- Demonstrate safety skills used in Renewable Technology Installations.
- Design Photovoltaic Solar Energy systems.
- Explain the National Electrical Code as it relates to Renewable Energy Systems.
- Analyze Wind Technology systems and their applications.
- Identify the basics of energy efficiency and auditing strategies to improve performance of buildings.
(Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| 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 |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
| Meet 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
| 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 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet 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.
| 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 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Program electives | | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
| Meet 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
| 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 |
| Meet 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
| 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/2023-2024/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
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| 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. |
| Elective (general) |
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) |