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Energy Technical Specialist

2011-2012 Program/Majors

Program DescriptionThis program prepares individuals in the energy technology field. The Energy Technical Specialist Associate in Applied Science Degree will convey the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in both the traditional and renewable energy fields.

Students will have the option to take courses in windsmith, ethanol, biodiesel, solar power, fossil fuels, and power generation.

Instruction will be offered utilizing resources from several different MnSCU colleges: Alexandria Technical College, Century College, Dakota County Technical College, Hibbing Community College, Itasca Community College, Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, Minnesota West Community and Technical College, South Central College, St. Cloud Technical College, Rainy River Community College, International Falls, and Vermilion Community College.

Basic RequirementsMath: Students must score 75.50 or higher on the Elementary Algebra test and 49.50 or higher on the College Level Mathematics test and/or instructor approval.Reading & Writing: Students must score 77.50 or higher on the Reading Comprehension test and 85.50 or higher on the Sentence Skills test and/or instructor approval.

Program Core Competencies1. Convey the skills and knowledge in traditional and renewable energy fields2. Prepare students for work within the energy fields3. Prepare students for work within the specialty area4. Demonstrate effective participation on a team

Evening/Part-Time OptionsStudents may arrange a part-time schedule of 6-12 credits per semester, depending on the time they have available. Not all classes will be taught each semester.

Degrees and Diplomas

Energy Technical SpecialistA.A.S. Degree

Engineering and Technology

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Offered on North Mankato Campus

Admission Dates: Fall and Spring Semester

rEQUIrED TECHNICAl COUrSES 35MECA1110 Solidworks 2MECA1122 Electricity Devices and Circuits I 3MECA1125 Electricity Devices and Circuits II 3MECA1210 Digital Electronics 3MECA1220 Mechanical Systems 3MECA1250 Mechatronics System Operations I 3MECA2120 Pneumatics 3MECA2130 Hydraulics 3RNEW1115 Mechanical Fundamentals for Process Controls 3RNEW1125 P&ID and PFD Reading 1RNEW1160 Instrumentation and Control 3RNEW1300 Introduction to Traditional/Renewable Energy 3SHA1600 Industrial Safety 2

ElECTIvE CrEDITSTECHNICAl COUrSES (SPECIAlTY EMPHASIS) 10Select 10 credits from the following Energy Technology options. Courses are offered at multiple MnSCU colleges. See advisor for more information.*Windsmith*Ethanol*Biodiesel*Solar Power*Fossil Fuels*Power Generation

rEQUIrED lIBErAl ArTS & SCIENCES 15To complete an A.A.S. Degree, students must complete 15 MNTC credits from 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas (combination of required and recommended). See pgs. 56-62 for more information.Courses must be selected in consultation with advisor/faculty.MNTC - Goal Area 1: CommunicationsENGL100 Composition 4MNTC - Goal Area 3: Natural SciencesBIOL106 Introduction to Cell Biology 3 andCHEM108 Introduction to Chemistry 4 orPHYS211 Principles in Physics 4MNTC - Goal Area 4: Mathematical/Logical ReasoningMATH120 College Algebra 4

See pages 226-278 to find course descriptions for the courses listed above.

This program has an online option for one or more of its courses. Contact Advisor for online option availability. For more information visit online.southcentral.edu

Energy Technical Specialist A.A.S. Degree (60 Credits) AAS3482

Energy Technical Specialist A.A.S. Degree

2011-2012 Program/Majors