RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY – CERTIFICATE
South Campus
This certificate provides the knowledge and skills required for positions involving the integration of renewable energy applications in a variety of business and industrial environments. The certificate focuses on a “holistic” approach, emphasizing the importance of scientific principles coupled with industrial processes, professional proficiencies, and practical laboratory experiences.
As the Renewable Energy field emerges, the Renewable Energy Technology certificate is designed to complement several existing program paths including but not limited to Associate Degrees in Automated Systems Technology – Mechatronics, Maintenance Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Building Construction Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Business, Environmental Science, and others. The Renewable Energy certificate is not intended as a stand-alone certificate. Students are highly recommended to complement the above degree programs with the Renewable Energy Technology certificate to increase employability skills.
Students who need assistance in scheduling or planning their technical program should contact program advisor Lisa Richter at 586.445.7191.
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| RNEW-1000 |
Introduction to Energy |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| RNEW-1020 |
Introduction to Sustainability |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| RNEW-1010 |
Renewable Energy Concepts |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| RNEW-1800 |
Energy Management Fundamentals |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| AND select a minimum of 7 semester hours from the following courses: |
|
| ATBC-1700 |
Green Building - Design & Construction - Commercial |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| AUTO-1440 |
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fundamentals |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| AUTO-2440 |
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Management |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| RNEW-1100 |
Principles of Wind Energy |
|
X |
|
|
2.0 |
| RNEW-1110 |
Wind Energy Lab |
|
X |
|
|
1.0 |
| RNEW-1200 |
Principles of Solar Energy |
|
X |
|
|
2.0 |
| RNEW-1210 |
Solar Energy Lab |
|
X |
|
|
1.0 |
| RNEW-1300 |
Principles of Biomass Technology |
|
X |
|
|
2.0 |
| RNEW-1310 |
Biomass Technology Lab |
|
X |
|
|
1.0 |
| RNEW-1400 |
Principles of Geothermal Energy |
|
X |
|
|
2.0 |
| RNEW-1500 |
Principles of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| RNEW-2000 |
Renewable Energy Power Systems |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| RNEW-2200 |
Photovoltaic Design & Installation |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
20.0 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure