Sustainability Technologies Program
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A40370) 2011-2013
The Sustainability Technologies curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environmental, construction, alternative energy, manufacturing, or related industries, where key emphasis is placed on energy production and waste reduction along with sustainable technologies.
Course work may include alternative energy, environmental engineering technology, sustainable manufacturing, and green building technology. Additional topics may include sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, renewable energy, site assessment, and environmental responsibility.
Course work may include alternative energy, environmental engineering technology, sustainable manufacturing, and green building technology. Additional topics may include sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, renewable energy, site assessment, and environmental responsibility.
- A.A.S. Degree Program: 5 semesters starting Fall 2011
- Certificate Program: 5 courses each
- Program Location: CFCC North Campus (some courses will be held at CFCC Main Campus)
Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree
I. General Education Courses (15 SHC) |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| ENG 111 Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
II. Core Courses (12 SHC) |
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| ENV 110 Environmental Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 120 Energy Use Analysis | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 210 Issues in Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
III. Other Major Courses (40 SHC) |
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| ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 221 Advanced PV System Designs | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 250 Thermal Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS 110 Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CMT 210 Professional Const. Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CMT 212 Total Safety Performance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CST 244 Sustainable Building Design | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 140 Green Building Concepts | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| SST 250 Sustainable Capstone Project | 1 | 6 | 3 |
IV. Electives (select min. 8 SHC from the following courses:) |
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| AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| AHR 111 HVACR Electricity | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| BUS 121 Business Math | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| BUS 230 Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CMT 214 Planning and Scheduling | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CMT 218 Human Relations Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COE 111 CO/OP Work Experience I | 1 | ||
| and COE 115 CO/OP Work Exp. Seminar I | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COE 121 CO/OP Work Experience II | 1 | ||
| and COE 125 CO/OP Work Exp. Seminar II | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ELC 113 Basic Wiring I | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| HOR 160 Plant Materials I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HOR 114 Landscape Construction | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MEC 130 Mechanisms | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PLU 111 Intro to Basic Plumbing | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours Credit required for A.A.S. Degree: |
75 |
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A.A.S. Degree Sequence of Classes
2011 Fall Semester I
BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
2012 Spring Semester I
CMT 210 Professional Construction Supervision
CST 244 Sustainable Building Design
ENG 111 Expository Writing
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
SST 120 Energy Use Analysis
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
2012 Summer Semester I
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology
ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity
ENV 110 Environmental Science
SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy
2012 Fall Semester II
ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology
ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems
SST 210 Issues in Sustainability
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
Electives
2013 Spring Semester II
ALT 221 Advanced PV System Designs
ALT 250 Thermal Systems
SST 250 Sustainability Capstone Project
CMT 212 Total Safety Performance
Electives
Certificate in Sustainability (C40370)
3 semesters starting Fall 2011
Certificate in Sustainability |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENV 110 Environmental Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 120 Energy Use Analysis | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 140 Green Building Concepts | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours Credit required: | 14 |
Sequence of Classes
2011 Fall Semester
SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
2012 Spring Semester
SST 120 Energy Use Analysis
2012 Summer Semester
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology
ENV 110 Environmental Science
Certificate in Alternative Energy Technology (C40370A)
3 semesters starting Summer 2012
Certificate in Sustainability |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 221 Advanced PV System Designs | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours Credit required: | 15 |
Sequence of Classes
2012 Summer Semester
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology
ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity
2012 Fall Semester
ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology
ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems
2013 Spring Semester
ALT 221 Advanced PV System Designs
Certificate in Sustainable Building Technology (C40370B)
3 semesters starting Fall 2011
Certificate in Sustainability |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| CST 244 Sustainable Building Design | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 120 Energy Use Analysis | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 140 Green Building Concepts | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours Credit required: | 14 |
Sequence of Classes
2011 Fall Semester
SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
2012 Spring Semester
CST 244 Sustainable Building Design
SST 120 Energy Use Analysis
2012 Summer Semester
SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy
