Gulf Coast State College | Engineering Technology - Alternative Energy Option, A.S.

WOULD you like a career in ALTERNATIVE ENERGY?

This certificate program will prepare students to meet the industry-specific skills needed for technicians in the new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields, including occupational titles such as electrical technician, industrial engineering technician, solar photovoltaic installer and solar power plant technician, solar thermal installer and technician, energy auditor and smart grid technician. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations related to energy production, distribution, and storage.

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Who is eligible for the Engineering Technology - Alternative Energy Option, A.S. program?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR degree?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

How do I apply to the Engineering Technology - Alternative Energy Option, A.S. program?

To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

How do I register for my classes?

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships?

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

Program Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
+*ENC1102, English Composition II		3
Humanities Area		3
Visual and Performing Arts	See General Education Requirement
Philosophy/Religion	See General Education Requirement
Literature	See General Education Requirement
Mathematics Area
•+*MAC1105, College Algebra		3
Social Sciences Area
Behavioral Sciences	See General Education Requirement	3
Major Courses
#EET1084C, Introduction to Electronics		3
+#ETD1320, AutoCAD		3
#ETI1701, Industrial Safety		3
#ETI2110, Intro to Quality Assurance		3
#ETI1420, Manufacturing Process		3
#ETI2001C, Applied Mechanics		3
Alternative Energy Option (27 hrs.)The purpose of this track is to prepare students to meet industry-specific educational needs for technicians in new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields, including, but not limited to, occupational titles such as Electrical Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Technician, Solar Photovoltaic Installer and Solar Power Plant Technician, Solar Thermal Installer and Technician, Energy Auditor, and Smart Grid Technician. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations related to energy production and storage, manufacturing and construction.
#ETP1501, Introduction to Energy, Environment, and Society		3
#ETP1500, Alternative Energy Inventory & Analysis		3
#ETP1500L, Alternative Energy Inventory & Analysis Lab		3
#ETP2322, Distributed Electrical Power Storage		3
+#ETP1410C, Solar Energy		3
+#ETP1520, Geothermal Energy		3
+#ETP1510, Biofuels and Biomass		3
+#ETP1550, Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicles		3
#EET2214C, LabVIEW Insrumentation		3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

Engineering Technology - Alternative Energy Option, A.S.