Alternative Energy Systems Design - Northwest State Community College

Alternative Energy Systems Design from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Certificate Energy Management degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Due to rising fuel costs and the depletion of our earth?s natural resources, there is an increasing interest in alternative energy technologies. Regional and national legislation is requiring a shift to alternative and renewable energy sources. The manufacturing core is shifting toward solar, biomass, wind and other alternative energy technologies. As industry shifts, a large workforce will need developed and/or retrained for new jobs; new jobs in the area of alternative energy technology . This program will prepare individuals for different technical careers in alternative energy related fi elds. This may include the design of systems incorporating various alternative energies or the design and specifi cation of components related to the AET systems. This program will also be a path to transfer into similar or related fouryear engineering technology programs. Career Outlook Currently there is a large amount of research in alternative energy technology . With the innovation of this technology, there will be a need for individuals who can design, specify and incorporate these systems into machines and building structures. Program Learning Outcomes Students earning an Associate degree from this program will: 1. Recognize current forms of energy and how that energy is utilized. 2. Compare and contrast various current energy sources, and determine the applicability of various alternative energy sources. 3. Examine current structures, calculate energy requirements, and specify appropriate components using alternative energy technologies. 4. Design and specify various components of alternative energy systems. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Energy Management courses.