Alternative and Sustainable Energy Systems (certificate)

Title of Certificate: Alternative and Sustainable Energy Systems, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.PHY.SESYS

Total Credit Hours: 16

About Physical Sciences Department

Purpose: Prepares for employment in the field of alternative energy and alternative energy technology. Examines the principles and systems analysis of energy systems and provides the skills and training required to measure, troubleshoot, and diagnose energy system performance, and the background for evaluating possible energy conservation and/or improved energy efficiency strategies. Provides preparation for the RESNET National Energy Rater Certification. Note: The RESNET Energy Rater Certification exam is optional and a responsibility of the student.

This certificate focuses on the residential energy environment and is suited for both the student considering an entry level career in the alternative energy field and for professionals in the building trades or in real estate who plan to upgrade skills and/or to earn certification as a residential energy rater.

Range of Occupations

Alternative energy technician
Energy auditor

Statewide Tuition Reduction Program

This program of study may be designated a Statewide Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Statewide Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 . See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.

Certificate Requirements: 16 credits

SES 100 - Green Strings: Tying Energy Efficiency and Energy Sustainability Together 1 credit hour
SES 101 - Introduction to Conventional and Alternative Energy Sources 3 credit hours
SES 200 - Residential Energy Systems 1: The Electrical System 4 credit hours
SES 201 - Residential Energy Systems 2: Heating and Cooling Systems 4 credit hours
SES 250 - RESNET Energy Rater Certification Training 4 credit hours
The option of sitting for the national RESNET Energy Rater exam is available provided the course is successfully passed with a grade of C or better. Fees for the exam are the student’s responsibility.

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