Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 104824
The Solar Energy Technology program provides installers , designers , and technical sales personnel the skills to assess sites ; design systems ; install , operate , and maintain solar electric and solar thermal systems for residential and commercial applications in the growing renewable energy industry . Potential employment possibilities will be with existing solar , electrical and mechanical contractors to help expand their offerings of solar energy technologies . Other possible areas of employment are with energy consulting �rms , design �rms and utilities . With additional education and experience , graduates can expand their careers to energy analyst , journeyperson electrician / plumber , project manager , energy engineer , and environmental consultant .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Solar Energy Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-480-101 Renewable Energy & Sustainab 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 10-660-104 DC 1 : Introduction 10-482-126 Intro to Solar 10-806-154 General Physics 1 10-660-105 DC 2 : Circuits 10-442-150 Machine Fabrication 1 Semester Total
1 4 3 1 4 4 1 1
17.00
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With 100 % Employed in Field |
Second Semester |
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
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All credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Renewable Energy-Solar Electric , 904821
Renewable Energy-Solar Thermal , 904822
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10-103-131 Micro : Excel-Intro 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 10-664-100 Automation 1 : Control Logic 10-620-100 Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics 10-660-101 Digital 1 : Logic 10-660-107 AC 1 : Properties 10-482-132 Photovoltaics-Design & Site 10-620-140 Machine Wiring and Safety 10-660-102 Digital 2 : Sequential 10-664-101 Automation 2 : Motor Control 10-620-101 Fluids 2 : Basic Hydraulics 10-660-108 AC 2 : Reactance Semester Total |
1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1
14.00
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Third Semester |
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
10-482-133 Photovoltaics-Advanced 10-481-114 Intro to Energy Management 10-403-100 Blueprint Reading Intro 10-483-107 Solar Thermal Design & Site 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-481-109 Commercial HVACR Analysis Semester Total
4 3 1 3 3 3
17.00
Evaluate the energy use of commercial and residential buildings and perform site assessments for solar electric and solar thermal systems Generate technical project proposals and estimates for solar electric and solar thermal systems Read and comprehend mechanical blueprints Upload and download information from remote and local networks to aid in the operation and maintenance of systems
Fourth Semester
10-483-108 Solar Thermal-Advanced 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 10-483-106 Solar Advanced System Design 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
Total Credits
4 3 4 3 3 17.00
65.00
Obtain , complete , and understand zoning regulations , building permit , utility intertie connection , and utility distributed generation agreements
Assist in design , install and maintain solar electric systems Assist in design , install and maintain solar thermal systems Ensure compliance with the national electrical code Provide training to user upon project completion
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
Students completing General Studies courses at NWTC must earn a " C " or better in English Composition to enroll in Technical Reporting .
Students completing College Technical Math 1A must earn a " C " or better to enroll in College Technical Math 1B .
Install , troubleshoot , repair and modify mechanical and electrical systems including programmable controllers
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