Engineering Technology - Alternative Energy Systems Concentration Overview (AS 2550A)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
The Engineering Technology program is designed for the student who is seeking an A.S. degree and preparing for a career in the engineering technology field or general electronics or alternative energies fields. It is also designed for employees in these fields who seek further education and career advancements. The skill set and knowledge acquired in the program applies to a variety of industries: manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, power, transportation and others.
Course content includes core courses in both electrical and mechanical engineering with special programs in advanced technology, alternative energy systems and electronics.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years of part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Eva Suarez, Professor, suareze@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5727
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment in an entry-level position with a broad base of skills in engineering technology. There will be expanded employment opportunities due to Florida’s projected additional engineering technologist needs. Job titles include technician in engineering technology, electronics, engineering, research and development, testing, drafting, alternative energies, or as engineering assistants, technologist.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 18)
ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Core Courses (Credits: 18)
ETM1010C | Mechanical Measurements and Instruments (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ETI2110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ETS2352C | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
EET1084C | Electrical Circuits and Electronics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
Required Concentration Courses (Credits: 17)
ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ETP1400C | Distributed Electric Power Generation and Storage (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1402C | Introduction to Solar Energy (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1511C | Introduction to Bio Fuels (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1530C | Introduction to Wind Energy (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1550 | Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Technologies (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Technical Electives - Choose 7 credits
ETP2410C | Photovoltaic Technology (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
ETS1810C | Energy Efficient Buildings (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1510C | Biofuels and Biomass (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETD2950C | Special Topics in Engineering Technology (AS) | 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
ETD2941 | Engineering Technology Internship (AS) | 3 credits (15 lab hours) |
EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Three - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
ETM1010C | Mechanical Measurements and Instruments (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1530C | Introduction to Wind Energy (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETI2110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
EET1084C | Electrical Circuits and Electronics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
Term Four - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
ETP1402C | Introduction to Solar Energy (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Five - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 11)
ETP1511C | Introduction to Bio Fuels (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1400C | Distributed Electric Power Generation and Storage (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
ETP1550 | Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Technologies (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Technical Elective | 3 credits |
Term Six - Spring (Year Three) (Credits: 7)
ETS2352C | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| Technical Elective | 4 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60