2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship, AAAS Planning Guide
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How to use this Planning Guide:
This planning guide provides in-depth information about the requirements for this degree. Review this information with your advisor and develop a plan for completion.
- Click on “print degree planner”
 for a print-friendly version of this planning guide; when you apply for graduation, you will use this form to document the classes you have taken.
- The Class Schedule will tell you when classes are available this quarter.
- The Annual Schedule can provide information about when classes are typically offered throughout the year.
Program Description:
The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree prepares graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for careers in firms that manage, design, build, market or operate clean energy technologies in the built environment. The program focuses on clean energy technologies and practices that can achieve (or approach) “Net Zero Energy” in buildings. Shoreline works with professional affiliates, advisory committees and accreditation guidelines to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand for employment.
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AAAS Degree (90 Credits)
Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.
General Education Requirements - 15-20 Credits
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning: (5 Credits)
Choose either MATH& 146 or BUS 102 .
Clean Energy Requirements - 45 Credits
Choose courses depending on your skills and interests.
Foundations: NRG 101 , NRG 102 , NRG 110 , NRG 180
Renewable Energy: NRG 105 , NRG 120 , NRG 123 , NRG 220 , NRG 223
High Performing Buildings: NRG 161 , NRG 162 , NRG 163 , NRG 200
Virtual Design and Electives: NRG 181 , NRG 201 , NRG 202 , NRG 225 , NRG 226 , NRG 290
Sustainable Business: BUS 217 , BUS 218 , BUS 219
Program Electives - 5-10 Credits to reach 90 credits
Choose courses depending on your skills and interests.
Computing Skills course choices: BUSTC 101 , BUSTC 105 , BUSTC 128 , BUSTC 150 , BUSTC 160 , BTWRT 115
Additional course choices: CMST& 220 , ECON& 201 , BUS 120 , BUS 135 , BUS 141 , BUS 215 , BUS 220 , BUS 235 , BUS 240 , BUS 250 , or any listed BUS or NRG courses on guide.
Approval To Graduate
Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________
Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________
Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________
Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________
Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship-What is it?
The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship AAAS degree expands on the related technical certificate program. Like the certificate, the AAAS provides students with a background in alternative energy systems, building science, energy efficiency in buildings, and high performing building systems. Specialties include sustainable (green) building and photovoltaic (solar electric) systems design. The AAAS adds to the technical certificate a background of sustainable business practices and entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on the practices required to achieve “Net Zero Energy” in the built environment. The program uses an “applications oriented” learning method through realistic design projects and hands-on learning labs.
Program Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this program-by achieving a GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program-should be able to:
- Apply a knowledge of mathematics, building science and electricity to practical problems in the clean energy field.
- Read, visualize and interpret building plans and models including architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical components that affect building energy requirements.
- Utilize building energy calculations and economic tools to inform decision making and design for clean energy technologies,
- Complete an energy analysis of a building including benchmarking, envelope, heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting, service water, plug loads and renewable energy systems.
- Identify, describe and analyze common solar PV, solar thermal, cooling, heating, lighting and service water processes for commonly applied technologies.
- Layout, size, model and specify system components to meet design requirements for clean energy technologies.
- Utilize virtual design and modeling techniques to model, design and create construction documents for clean energy technology systems.
- Understand the applied code, safety, associated equipment and performance parameters and attributes required for the design, installation and maintenance of clean energy technologies.
- Apply sustainable business practices to clean energy technology business models.
- Utilize standard accounting practices, project management skills, a knowledge of business law and other business practices to support clean energy technology businesses.
Career Opportunities-What can I do with a Degree in Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship?
Graduates can work in a wide variety of entry level positions such as: renewable energy or high performing systems designers, building energy analysts, energy management specialists, commissioning specialists, facilities operations, technical sales, and project managers. Entry level wages range from $14 to $25 an hour.
Potential employers include: A variety of regional and national firms including solar installation firms, consulting engineering firms, architects, contractors, building owners, utilities, and manufacturers. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
206-546-4101
www.shoreline.edu
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