Sustainability Technologies A.A.S.
The Sustainability Technologies curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environmental, construction, alternative energy, manufacturing, or related industries, where key emphasis is placed on energy production and waste reduction along with sustainable technologies.
Course work may include alternative energy, environmental engineering technology, sustainable manufacturing, and green building technology. Additional topics may include sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, renewable energy, site assessment, and environmental responsibility.
Graduates should qualify for positions within the alternative energy, construction, environmental, and/or manufacturing industries. Employment opportunities exist in both the government and private industry sectors where graduates may function as manufacturing technicians, sustainability consultants, environmental technicians, or green building supervisors.
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: ALT, ARC, ENV, SST
General Education Requirements
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| ENG | 114 | Professional Research and Reporting | 3 |
| MAT | 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 |
| PHY | 131 | Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| A.A.S. Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective | |||
| A.A.S. Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective |
Major Requirements
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHR | 211 | Residential System Design | 3 |
| ALT | 120 | Renewable Energy Tech | 3 |
| ALT | 220 | Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 3 |
| ARC | 111 | Introduction to Architecture Technology | 3 |
| ARC | 112 | Construction Materials and Methods | 4 |
| ARC | 131 | Building Codes | 3 |
| ARC | 261 | Solar Technology | 2 |
| CIV | 110 | Statics/Strength of Material | 4 |
| CST | 111 | Construction I | 4 |
| DFT | 170 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| EGR | 110 | Introduction to Engineering Tech | 2 |
| EGR | 125 | Application Software for Technicians | 2 |
| ELC | 111 | Introduction to Electricity | 3 |
| ENV | 110 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENV | 110A | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| SST | 110 | Intro to Sustainability | 3 |
| SST | 120 | Energy Use Analysis | 3 |
| SST | 130 | Modeling Renewable Energy | 3 |
| SST | 140 | Green Building Concepts | 2 |
| SST | 210 | Issues in Sustainability | 3 |
Total Credit Hours Required | 76 |




