CALHOUN
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CALHOUN
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING DEGREE
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING DEGREE
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
About the Program and Career Opportunities
About the Program and Career Opportunities
The purpose of this program of study is to prepare graduates with
the applicable principles and knowledge of solar, wind, and
hydropower energy technology and instill a broader understanding
of the scientific, economic and political context of the industry.
Students may pursue an Air Conditioning or Electrical
Specialization. Calhoun Community College was recently awarded
over $3.4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor in order to
train students and workers to meet the needs of the rapidly emerging green energy workforce. Students in the Renewable Energy
program will learn and train in the brand new, state of the art
Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology (ACECET) facility on the Calhoun campus, and will leave Calhoun prepared to excel in this rapidly expanding industry.
The purpose of this program of study is to prepare graduates with
the applicable principles and knowledge of solar, wind, and
hydropower energy technology and instill a broader understanding
of the scientific, economic and political context of the industry.
Students may pursue an Air Conditioning or Electrical
Specialization. Calhoun Community College was recently awarded
over $3.4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor in order to
train students and workers to meet the needs of the rapidly emerging green energy workforce. Students in the Renewable Energy
program will learn and train in the brand new, state of the art
Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology (ACECET) facility on the Calhoun campus, and will leave Calhoun prepared to excel in this rapidly expanding industry.
Through the ACECET program, Calhoun will be the first accredited
training center for renewable energy technology in Alabama, and
will serve as the state’s launching pad for renewable energy professionals. Typical base salary is $38,000 - $40,000. Base salary
des not include overtime or benefits.
Through the ACECET program, Calhoun will be the first accredited
training center for renewable energy technology in Alabama, and
will serve as the state’s launching pad for renewable energy professionals. Typical base salary is $38,000 - $40,000. Base salary
des not include overtime or benefits.
How Do I Apply?
How Do I Apply?
Everyone must submit an application for admission to the
Admissions Office on the Decatur campus. At that time, you’ll
receive further information on admissions requirements.
Everyone must submit an application for admission to the
Admissions Office on the Decatur campus. At that time, you’ll
receive further information on admissions requirements.
How Much Will it Cost?
How Much Will it Cost?
Tuition at Calhoun – the fees paid to take classes – is among the
lowest in the area. Refer to Calhoun’s website at www.calhoun.edu
for the current tuition and fees schedule. Since the college does
not have dormitories, the only other costs will be for transportation
to and from class and books and supplies. In addition, if you need
help with college costs, the Office of Student Financial Services has
information on grants, work study, scholarships, and loans.
Tuition at Calhoun – the fees paid to take classes – is among the
lowest in the area. Refer to Calhoun’s website at www.calhoun.edu
for the current tuition and fees schedule. Since the college does
not have dormitories, the only other costs will be for transportation
to and from class and books and supplies. In addition, if you need
help with college costs, the Office of Student Financial Services has
information on grants, work study, scholarships, and loans.
TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
For program information, call
John Holley at 256-306-2865 or Collis Sims at 256-306-2588 or
Mark Rose at 256-306-2814
For program information, call
John Holley at 256-306-2865 or Collis Sims at 256-306-2588 or
Mark Rose at 256-306-2814
Curriculum
RENEWABLE ENERGY CONCENTRATION
Courses
ENG 101 English Composition I
MTH 103 Technical Mathematics
ORI 101 Orientation to College
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Natural Science Elective
ADM 100 Industrial Safety
ADM 101 Precision Measurement
ADM 102 Computer Aided Design
ADM 103 Intro to CIM/Materials & Processes
ADM 104 Intro to Thermal/Electrical Principles
ADM 105 Fluid Systems
ADM 106 Quality Control Concepts
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications
ELT 108 DC Electricity
ELT 109 AC Electricity
ACR 113 Refrigeration Piping Practices
ACR 187 Special Topics in ACR
REN 105 Renewable Technology Awareness
REN 115 Photovoltaic Systems Principles & Design
REN 205 Solar Thermal Principles
REN 215 Photovoltaic Systems Installation
& Servicing Procedures
*ACR or ELT Electives
TOTAL CREDITS
Curriculum
RENEWABLE ENERGY CONCENTRATION
Credit
Hrs.
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
1
3
3
3
6
73
* Air Conditioning Specialization take ACR 119 and ACR 120.
* Electrical Specialization take ELT 110 and ELT 117
Courses
ENG 101 English Composition I
MTH 103 Technical Mathematics
ORI 101 Orientation to College
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Natural Science Elective
ADM 100 Industrial Safety
ADM 101 Precision Measurement
ADM 102 Computer Aided Design
ADM 103 Intro to CIM/Materials & Processes
ADM 104 Intro to Thermal/Electrical Principles
ADM 105 Fluid Systems
ADM 106 Quality Control Concepts
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications
ELT 108 DC Electricity
ELT 109 AC Electricity
ACR 113 Refrigeration Piping Practices
ACR 187 Special Topics in ACR
REN 105 Renewable Technology Awareness
REN 115 Photovoltaic Systems Principles & Design
REN 205 Solar Thermal Principles
REN 215 Photovoltaic Systems Installation
& Servicing Procedures
*ACR or ELT Electives
TOTAL CREDITS
Credit
Hrs.
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
1
3
3
3
6
73
* Air Conditioning Specialization take ACR 119 and ACR 120.
* Electrical Specialization take ELT 110 and ELT 117
Rev. 6/13 / Effective Fall 2013
Rev. 6/13 / Effective Fall 2013
Calhoun Community College
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 • 256-306-2500
www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 • 256-306-2500
www.calhoun.edu
Your Community. Your College. Your Future.
Your Community. Your College. Your Future.
ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION