Renewable Energy System Specialist, AAS

Campus: Scott Community College

This program is designed to train individuals who wish to enter the job market with the skills to perform a variety of job functions in the renewable energy field. Renewable Energy Systems Specialists are responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting solar systems and wind turbines. People in this position need a strong electromechanical background and therefore will receive such training. Renewable Energy System Specialists need to be able to analyze a site, install equipment and have working knowledge of electrical systems, pumps and motors related to renewable energies. The renewable energy field includes the electrical production industry, the bio-fuels industry and the renewable energy equipment manufacturing sectors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Renewable Energy System Specialist program, students will be able to:

Evaluate the energy use of commercial and residential buildings and perform site assessments for solar electric.
Use testing equipment, and P.P.E required for performing solar (PV) and wind energy installation and maintenance work in accordance with industry standards.
Demonstrate knowledge in designing and installing solar (PV) and wind energy systems.
Install, troubleshoot, repair and modify mechanical and electrical systems including programmable controllers
Obtain, complete, and understand zoning regulations, building permit, utility intertie connection, and utility distributed generation agreements.
Assist in design, install and maintain solar electric systems and ensure compliance with the national electrical code.

Plan of Study

Term 1

ELE 101 - Industrial Safety Credit(s): 1.00
ELE 216 - DC Circuit Analysis Credit(s): 3.00
ELE 217 - AC Circuit Analysis Credit(s): 3.00
IND 134 - Print Reading Credit(s): 2.00
MAT 705 - Industrial Math and Measurement I Credit(s): 2.00
MAT 706 - Industrial Math and Measurement II Credit(s): 2.00

Term Total: 13.00 Credits

Term 2

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3.00 OR
CSC 112 - Computer Fundamentals for Technicians I/A Credit(s): 2.00 AND
CSC 113 - Computer Fundamentals for Technicians I/B Credit(s): 2.00
ELE 225 - Electrical Motor Control and Power Dist. Credit(s): 3.00
ELT 309 - Digital Circuits Credit(s): 3.00
ELT 312 - Solid State Devices and Systems Credit(s): 3.00
PHY 185 - Conceptual Physics Fundamentals I Credit(s): 2.00

Term Total: 14.00 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00
PHY 186 - Conceptual Physics Fundamentals II Credit(s): 2.00
Select one course from the list below:
ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3.00
ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 105 - Working in America Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 110 - Changes and Choices Credit(s): 3.00
POL 111 - American National Government Credit(s): 3.00
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 8.00 Credits

Term 4

EGT 117 - Fluid Power Fundamentals Credit(s): 2.00
ELT 123 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credit(s): 3.00
IND 136 - Process Control I Credit(s): 3.00
SER 100 - Introduction to Renewable Energy Applications Credit(s): 2.00
SER 102 - History of Power Generation Credit(s): 3.00
SER 103 - Renewable Energy Site Assessment Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 5

SER 104 - Residential Renewable Energy Power Systems Credit(s): 3.00
SER 105 - Residential RE Mounting & Tower Systems Credit(s): 3.00
SER 108 - Inverters, Chargers and Storage Devices Credit(s): 3.00
SER 109 - Monitoring and Maintenance Credit(s): 3.00
SER 306 - Sustainable Energy Capstone Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

AAS Total: 66.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.