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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-125
Renewable Energy Emphasis
Construction Technologies Degree – Associate of Applied Science
The creation of a clean, never-ending (renewable) power and
fuel supply in the United States will depend on our ability to
develop energy sources fromwind, solar, biomass, and geothermal
resources. The development of these resources will require
workers dedicated to leading this country toward a sustainable
energy future. A career in renewable energy is a valuable way for
individuals with a wide range of skills and interests to help guide
the United States toward a secure, environmentally conscious
energy future.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Understand renewable energy resources, especially solar,
wind, and geothermal; identify availability; and describe
environmental impacts of energy use.
• Demonstrate the ability to design an efficient renewable
energy system utilizing the appropriate technology for a
specific application.
• Describe the effects of renewable power generation on the
power distribution grid and techniques to maintain baseload.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
(May apply to two subject areas.)
English/Communications 6 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Recommended: PHYS 100
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes. ..........................3
CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification..........................3
Total Core Requirements 7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
ADT 120 Introduction to LEED and Sustainable Building...3
ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls.................................3
ELM 129 Electric Motors and Drives...................................3
ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers.........................4
ELM 233 Introduction to Instrumentation.........................3
ENGR 110 Introduction to Renewable Energy. ....................3
ENRG 110 Basic Electricity...................................................3
ENRG 120 Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency. ....................3
ENRG 130 Introduction to Solar Energy...............................3
ENRG 150 Introduction toWind Energy...............................3
GEOL 206 Geology of Geothermal Energy Resources...........3
Total Emphasis Requirements 34 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose three credits from the following:
CONS 290 Internship in Construction. .............................. (3)
ENRG 132 Solar Photovoltaic Certification........................ (3)
Total Elective Requirements 3 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 65 Credits
Recommended Program Prerequisites:
ENG 090 or 097 or qualifying ACCUPLACER score
MATH 093 or qualifying ACCUPLACER score
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Core CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification 3
English Elective 3
Quantitative Reasoning Elective 3
Emphasis ENGR 110 Introduction to Renewable Energy 3
Emphasis ENRG 110 Basic Electricity 3
Total 16
2nd Semester
Emphasis ADT 120 Introduction to LEED & Sustainable
Building 3
Core BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes 3
Social Science/
Humanities/Diversity Elective 3
Emphasis ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls 3
Emphasis ENRG 120 Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency 3
Science PHYS 100 Introductory Physics 3
Total 18
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Communications Elective 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions Elective 3
Emphasis ELM 129 Electric Motors and Drives 3
Emphasis ENRG 130 Introduction to Solar Energy 3
Emphasis ENRG 150 Introduction toWind Energy 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Elective Choose from list 3
Human Relations Elective 3
Emphasis ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
Emphasis ELM 233 Introduction to Instrumentation 3
Emphasis GEOL 206 Geology of Geothermal Energy Resources 3
Total 16
Degree Total 65