2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Division of STEM and Technical Education
Sustainable/Renewable Energy Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits 66
COURSES
CREDITS
BOOK REQ COURSE
ONLINE Program Design
First Semester (Fall) AE190 Electronics
3
AE276 Introduction to Energy Technologies
3
AE241 Power Storage/Transmission & Conversion
3
AE277 Solar PV Fundamentals and Applications
3
AE279 Solar PV Grid Direct
3
FY100 First Year Experience
1
Subtotal First Semester (minimum)
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$112
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16
Second Semester (Spring) AE182 Drones in Renewable Energy
3
AE297 Small Wind & Solar PV Installation Prof
5
SO181 C areer Development
3
AE200 Solar PV, Battery-Based
3
AE201 Solar PV Technical Sales
3
Subtotal Second Semester (minimum)
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17
Third Semester (Summer)
Related Employment Fields
AE298 Internship
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4
Subtotal Third Semester (minimum)
4
Fourth Semester (Fall) AE181 Small Wind Turbine
3
AE178 AG/Rural Wind Applications
3
PH177 Introduction to Geology w/Lab
5
SP176 Public Speaking
3
Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum)
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$60
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14
Fourth Semester (Spring) AE183 Wind, Battery-Based
3
AE180 Wind/Solar PV Hybrid Systems
3
Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed Humanities Gen. Ed Course
OR
3
Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed Humanities Gen. Ed Course
OR
3
EN176 English Composition I Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum)
The continued expansion and adoption of renewable energy will result in excellent job opportunities for qualified individuals, particularly those who complete courses at a community college! This unique two-year online degree, which concentrates on solar photovoltaic and wind technology, gives the student options that include certificate of completions, one-year technical certificates, and an Associate of Applied Science. Students can learn and work from anywhere with internet access!
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139 Colby Community College Challenge ∙ Create ∙ Connect
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of solar photovoltaic (PV) installers is projected to grow 52 percent from 2020-2030, and wind turbine service technicians is projected to grow 68 percent during the same period. The continued expansion and adoption of renewable energy will result in excellent job opportunities for qualified individuals, particularly those who complete courses at a community college or technical school.
