The Alternative Energy Fundamentals technical certificate of credit is designed to prepare students for employment in emerging green technology fields including solar power, wind power, fuel cell technology, bio-fuel technology, and other power saving/ producing electrical technologies. Program graduates receive a technical certificate of credit.
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ELCR 1010 Direct Current Circuits This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of simple and complex direct current circuitry. Topics include laboratory safety practices and procedures, electrical laws and principles, DC test equipment basic series, parallel and combination circuits, complex series and parallel circuits, and DC theorems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- DC/AC Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293393-3, $162.58
2520 | 6 |
ELCR 1020 Alternating Current Circuits This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and continues the development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and practical application. Topics include AC wave generation, frequency and phase relationship, impedance, admittance, and conductance power factors, reactive components simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, passive filters, and non-sinusoidal wave forms.
Required textbooks and materials:
- DC/AC Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293393-3, $162.58
2521 | 7 |
| Select ONE math course: | |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
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MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts mphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Developmental Mathematics, ISBN 978-0321731531, $190.40
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2636 | 3 |
| OR | |
MATH 1111 College Algebra Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts.Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Algebra for College Students, ISBN 978-0073384344, $162.60
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2640 | 3 |
ELCR 1030 Solid State Devices This course provides instruction in the theory and application of solid state devices in the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics and uses of solid state devices. Topics include PN diodes, power supplies, voltage regulation, bipolar junction theory and application, field effect transistors, and special applications.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Analog Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293394-0, $162.58
2522 | 5 |
| ALET 1390 Alternative Energy & Green Tech. Systems 16405 | 3 |
| *24 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
