Environmental and Energy Technologies Associate of Applied Science Degree Environmental and Energy Technologies Certificates of Completion (COSTS LISTED ON PAGE 12): Basic Solar Solar Energy Technology Energy Conservation Energy Evaluation Alternative Fuels (575) 527 7590 The Environmental and Energy Technologies Program provides students with a strong foundation in Solar Technology, Energy Technology or Alternative Fuels along with relevant theory and concepts necessary to become successful in these fields. Within each technology emphasis, certificates are designed to be stackable and transferable into the associate of applied science degree allowing students to tailor their studies to their own interest and career goals. Green jobs are growing rapidly, especially in the energy efficiency sector. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Green Jobs Report (http://www.greenjobs.state.nm.us/pdf/greenjobsreport Final5 16 11.pdf) indicates that green jobs in New Mexico will have excellent growth potential in addition to excellent earning potential. It is projected that green jobs will exceed employment opportunities in other employment sectors. This program is designed to provide students with a well round curriculum that encompasses both lecture and hands on laboratory exercises. Some of the certificates and the degree assist students in preparation for nationally recognized credentials within those disciplines. Whether taking classes or working on a job site, students enrolled in this program will be required to perform the same job duties and be able to meet the same physical requirements that they will as graduates in the field. Depending where they find employment, graduates may be required to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground, work safely around hazardous chemicals using appropriate safety equipment, ascend and descend stairs and ladders to reach equipment, work safely around heavy equipment and electricity, work safely and effectively on uneven surfaces, and stand for long periods of time on concrete floors.
Additional Graduation Requirements To receive either an associate degree or a certificate of completion, students are required to obtain a Career Readiness Certificate in the areas of Applied Math, Reading for Information, and Locating Information at the appropriate level for their respective degree option. To facilitate success in obtaining their Career Readiness Certificate, students will be required to take DRFT 101, Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies, for all degree options except Architecture, which requires OETS 102, Career Readiness Certification Preparation. A program advisor can provide additional information. NOTE: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University The remaining courses are applicable toward the bachelor of applied studies degree offered by the NMSU College of Extended Learning. Associate Degree ( 67 credits) NOTE: Students must achieve at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 with a final grade of C or better in English 111G and all required TCEN courses. Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus. Core Requirements 21 credits ENGL 218G Technical/Scientific Communication 3 OR ENGL 203 Business and Professional Communication COMM 265G Principles of Human Communication 3 OR COMM 253 Public Speaking OR OECS 215 Spreadsheet Applications MATH 121G College Algebra 3 PHYS 110G The Great Ideas of Physics 4 OR PHYS 111 General Physics I CHEM 110G Principles & Application of Chemistry 4 OR CHEM 111G General Chemistry OR AGRO 100G Introductory Plant Science OR E S 110G Introduction to Environmental Science Related Requirements 7 credits CS 110 Computer Literacy 3 OR OECS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Technology OETS 102 Career Readiness Certification 1 Technical Requirements Solar & Energy Conservation 39 credits
BCT 217 Building and the Environment 3 OR ARCT 140 Global Issues and Sustainability DRFT 130 General Building Codes 3 DRFT 151 Construction Principles and Blueprint Reading 3 OR MAT 115 Print Reading for Industry ELT 105 Basic Electronics and Electronics 3 TCEN 105 Building Analyst 1 3 TCEN 106 Building Analyst 2 3 TCEN 156 Building Envelope 3 TCEN 110 Photovoltaic Applications 4 TCEN 205 NEC for Alternative Energy 4 ELECTIVES select 6 credits from courses listed under Electives or in 6 other option TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Alternative Fuels 39 credits TCEN 130 Introduction to Biomass/Biogas 3 TCEN 140 Biofuel Science 3 TCEN 180 Bio diesel & Bio Ethanol Production 4 TCEN215 Fluid Thermal Systems 3 TCEN 240 Renewables & Sustainability 3 TCEN 220 Cooperative Experience 1 6 OR TCEN 224 Field Experience 1 6 MAT 108 Metrology, Safety & Quality 3 MAT 235 Programmable Logic Controllers Pneumatics 4 ELECTIVES select 13 credits from courses listed under Electives or in other option ELECTIVES BMGT 140 Principles of Supervision 3 DRFT 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3 MAT 150 Visual Programming for Data Acquisition 3 IE 200 Project Management 3 TCEN 210 Solar Thermal 4 TCEN 260 Hydrogen Fuel Cells 4 TCEN 270 Compressed Natural Gas 4 HVAC 103 Electrical and Mechanical Controls Other approved elective
Certificate: Basic Solar (18 credits) Technical Requirements TCEN 110 Photovoltaic Applications 4 Certificate: Solar Energy Technology (26 credits) Technical Requirements CS 110 Computer Literacy 3 OR OECS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Technology OR OETS 103 Technical Career Skills TCEN 110 Photovoltaic Applications 4 TCEN 205 NEC for Altnerative Energy 4 Certificate: Energy Conservation (20 credits) Technical Requirements
OR TCEN 105 Bulding Analyst 1 3 TCEN 106 Building Analyst 2 3 OETS 118 Mathematics for Technicians Certificate: Energy Evaluation (29 credits) TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OECS 215 Spreadsheet Applications DRFT 130 General Building Codes 3 OR OETS 103 Technical Career Skills TCEN 105 Bulding Analyst 1 3 TCEN 106 Building Analyst 2 3 TCEN 156 Building Envelope 3 Certificate: Alternative Fuels (31 credits) TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OECS 215 Spreadsheet Applications OR OETS 103 Technical Career Skills TCEN 130 Introduction to Biomass/Biogas 3 TCEN 140 Biofuel Science 3 TCEN 180 Bio diesel & Bio Ethanol Production 4 MAT 108 Metrology, Safety & Quality 3 MAT 235 Programmable Logic Controllers Pneumatics 4