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 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Core Courses (Credits: 18)
| ETM1010C | Mechanical Measurements and Instruments (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI2110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETS2352C | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET1084C | Electrical Circuits and Electronics (AS) | 3 Credits |
Required Concentration Courses (Credits: 17)
| ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1400C | Distributed Electric Power Generation and Storage (AS) | 2 Credits |
| ETP1402C | Introduction to Solar Energy (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1511C | Introduction to Bio Fuels (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1530C | Introduction to Wind Energy (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1550 | Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Technologies (AS) | 3 Credits |
Technical Electives - Choose 7 credits
| ETP2410C | Photovoltaic Technology (AS) | 2 Credits |
| ETS1810C | Energy Efficient Buildings (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1510C | Biofuels and Biomass (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETD2950C | Special Topics In Engineering Technology (AS) | 4 Credits |
| ETD2941 | Engineering Technology Internship (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EVR2266 | Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| PHY1001 | Applied Physics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1322 | Electrical Power System (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| ETM1010C | Mechanical Measurements and Instruments (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1530C | Introduction to Wind Energy (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI2110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EET1084C | Electrical Circuits and Electronics (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| ETP1402C | Introduction to Solar Energy (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Five - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 11)
| ETP1511C | Introduction to Bio Fuels (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETP1400C | Distributed Electric Power Generation and Storage (AS) | 2 Credits |
| ETP1550 | Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Technologies (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3 credits |
Term Six - Spring (Year Three) (Credits: 7)
| ETS2352C | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 4 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60