Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2017–2018

Revised 6/22/2017

Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship

Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS)

Planning Guide 2017-2018 EPC 674

Program Information: Length of Program: 90 Credits Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree Enrollment: Every Quarter Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Website: www.shoreline.edu/science/clean-energy-tech-program.aspx

Program Advisor: Louise Petruzzella

206-546-4567 lpetruzzella2@shoreline.edu Rm 1409

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.

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: 1. Apply a knowledge of mathematics, building science and electricity to practical problems in the clean energy field. 2. Read, visualize and interpret building plans and models including architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical

components that affect building energy requirements. 3. Utilize building energy calculations and economic tools to inform decision making and design for clean energy

technologies, 4. Complete an energy analysis of a building including benchmarking, envelope, heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting,

service water, plug loads and renewable energy systems. 5. Identify, describe and analyze common solar PV, solar thermal, cooling, heating, lighting and service water processes for

commonly applied technologies. 6. Layout, size, model and specify system components to meet design requirements for clean energy technologies. 7. Utilize virtual design and modeling techniques to model, design and create construction documents for clean energy

technology systems. 8. Understand the applied code, safety, associated equipment and performance parameters and attributes required for the

design, installation and maintenance of clean energy technologies. 9. Apply sustainable business practices to clean energy technology business models. 10. 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.

Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship Planning Guide—2017–2018 | Associate in Applied Arts and Science (A.A.A.S.)

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2017–2018

Revised 6/22/2017

A.A.A.S. DEGREE – 90 Credits

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 15-20 Credits

Course QTR GR CR

Communication Skills: BTWRT 215 Business Communications or ENGL&101 English Composition I

5

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning: MATH 146 Intro to Statistics or BUS 102 Business Mathematics

5

Human Relations: BUS 104 Human Relations in Business or BUS 105 Essentials of Human

Relations

2-5

Multicultural Understanding: BUS 103 Multiculturalism in Workplace or Choose from Approved List†

3-5

CLEAN ENERGY REQUIREMENTS | 45 Credits

Choose courses depending on your skills and interests

Foundations QTR GR CR

NRG 101 Intro to Renewable Energy 5

NRG 110 Intro Energy/Built Environment 5

NRG 102 Calcs for Energy Technology 3

NRG 180 Blueprints and Specs for Energy Technologies

3

Renewable Energy

NRG 105 Electrical & Job Site Safety 3

NRG 120 Solar Elec Design & Application 5

NRG 123 PV Performance Analysis 3

NRG 220 Advanced PV Design 5

NRG 223 Battery Based PV System Design

5

High Performing Buildings

NRG 161 Sm Bldg Energy: Tech, Measurements & Methods

4

NRG 162 Lrg Bldg Energy: Building Technologies

4

NRG 163 Lrg Bldg Energy: Measurements & Methods

4

NRG 200 Net Zero Energy Bldg Design 5

Virtual Design and Electives QTR GR CR

NRG 181 Virtual Design for Energy Technologies

5

NRG 201 Design Practicum 3

NRG 202 Career Seminar in Clean Energy 3

NRG 225 Intro to Sketchup 5

NRG 290 Internship 1-5

NRG 226 Sketchup 5

Sustainable Business

BUS 207 Fundamentals of Sustainable Business

5

BUS 208 Sustainable Marketing 5

BUS 209 Sustainable Business Strategies 5

ENTREPENEURSHIP Requirements | 20 Credits Choose four courses

Course QTR GR CR

ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting 5

ACCT& 203 Managerial Accounting 5 BUS 180 Project Management 5

BUS& 201 Business Law 5

BUS 270 Entrepreneurship 5

PROGRAM ELECTIVES | 5-10 Credits Choose courses depending on your skills and interests

Computing Skills course choices QTR GR CR

BUSTC 101 Beginning Keyboarding 5

BUSTC 105 Computer Applications 5 BUSTC 115 Fund of Business Comm 5

BUSTC 128 Word 5

BUSTC 150 Excel 5

BUSTC 160 PowerPoint 5

Additional course choices QTR GR CR

CMST& 220 Public Speaking 4

ECON& 201 Micro Economics 5

ENVSC& 101 Intro Environmental Science 5

Any listed BUS or NRG courses on guide 5

BUS 120 Principles of Marketing Var

BUS 135 Retail Marketing 5

BUS 141 Purchasing & Supply Mgmt 5

BUS 215 Intro to Intern’l Business 5

BUS 220 Advertising and Sales 5

BUS 235 Retail Buying and Mgmt 5

BUS 240 e-Business 5

BUS 250 Essentials of Supervision 5

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. † Approved Multicultural Understanding Courses: CMST 203, GWS 284, HIST 245, MCS 105, EDUC 117

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