Construction Technology - Renewable Energy Specialist, Certificate

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Credit Hours Required: 49

Semester 1

ATBC 1100 - Blueprint & Math-Residential 2.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
ATBC 2600 - Construction Law & Contract Administration 2.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
DRAD 1110 - Introduction to Architectural Drafting 3.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
DRCG 1140 - Interactive Computer Graphics-Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD 4.00 Credit Hours
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)

Semester 2

CIVL 1050 - Construction Safety Policy & Procedures 3.00 Credit Hours
DRAD 2110 - Applied Building Construction 3.00 Credit Hours
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
Elective - 2.00 - 5.00 Credit Hours (Recommended subjects: Architectural Technology, Business Law, Civil Technology, Construction Technology, Computer Information Systems, Renewable Energy)

Semester 3

ATBC 1160 - Construction-Cost Estimating 2.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
CIVL 2200 - Soils & Foundations 3.00 Credit Hours
DRAD 2200 - Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Buildings 3.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
RNEW 1100 - Principles of Wind Energy 2.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
RNEW 1200 - Principles of Solar Energy 2.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)

Semester 4

ATTR 1150 - Technical Report Writing 2.00 Credit Hours
RNEW 1400 - Principles of Geothermal Energy 2.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4.00 Credit Hours
Elective - 1.00 - 4.00 Credit Hours (Recommended subject: Renewable Energy)

Notes:

Degree & Certificate Requirements
Exploratory Course***: ATBC 1100 , DRAD 1110 , and RNEW 1000
Critical Course*: ATBC 1100 , ATBC 2600 , DRAD 1110 , RNEW 1000 , RNEW 1010 , RNEW 1020 , ATBC 1160 , DRAD 2200 , RNEW 1100 , RNEW 1200 , and RNEW 1400 minimum grade C
Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.

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