Clean Energy Option, Arts and Science, A.A.

CONTACT

Thomas Barrup, 413.552.2119, tbarrup@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Students will, upon successful completion of the program, be prepared for employment in the clean energy sector or transfer to a four year institution. This degree will transfer to a number of area colleges and universities in clean energy programs as well as the iCONS (Integrated Concentration in Science - clean energy track) program at UMASS Amherst.

Students will learn about all types of sustainable energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass. They will learn how to use specialized equipment and monitor energy usage. Hands-on experience will be provided in the internship, as well as the labs, to acquaint the students with the necessary equipment and technologies.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

explain the relationship between carbon-free energy and climate disruption
understand the scientific principles behind energy production and consumption
develop a working knowledge of the latest technologies necessary for the development of fossil fuel-free energy sources
explain the principles behind the application of each type of renewable energy
understand the role humans play in choosing renewable sources of energy

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
ECN 120(B) - Ecological Economics Credit(s): 3
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 202(B) - Ecopsychology Credit(s): 3
ENG 203(C) - Environmental Literature Credit(s): 3
HIS 225(C) - American Environmental History Credit(s): 3
PHI 140(C) - Environmental Ethics Credit(s): 3
MTH 104(D) - College Algebra Credit(s): 4
or
MTH 142(D) - Statistics Credit(s): 3
SUS 102(E) - Introduction to Clean Energy Resources Credit(s): 4
SUS 103(E) - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Methods Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 27 CREDITS

SUS 107 - Introduction to Electrical Generation Credit(s): 4
SUS 109 - Renewable Energy Technology Internship Credit(s): 3
SUS 115 - Green Building Practices Credit(s): 4
SUS 122 - Introduction to 3D Building Design Credit(s): 4
SUS 132 - Green Building Systems I Credit(s): 4
SUS 133 - Green Building Systems II Credit(s): 4
SUS 134 - Advanced Clean Energy Resources Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 2-4 CREDITS

Select 1 from the following:

SUS 101(E) - Introduction to Sustainability Studies Credit(s): 4
SUS 110 - Green Careers Exploration Credit(s): 2

TOTAL: 64-67 CREDITS

NOTES

Only 6 non-Arts and Science credits may be taken towards an A.A. degree.

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