Energy Systems A.A.S.

School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Engineering
HEGIS: 5399

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Energy Systems program is designed to prepare graduates in entry-level technical positions in renewable and conventional energy generation, transmission, and storage industries. The curriculum emphasizes both electrical and electronic theory and equipment operation combined with a knowledge of mechanical and thermal systems. Familiarity with business concepts and office software is included along with knowledge of system design software. Specific courses in the curriculum will concentrate on certain fields such as solar power and utility industry transmission and distribution.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate understanding of the structure of the energy industry and current developments, including technological trends.
Demonstrate the technical skills necessary for establishing a career path in the energy industry.
Demonstrate the ability to solve technical problems using critical thinking and troubleshooting methods.

Program Requirements

63 credits are required for the degree:

General Education - 24 credits
Required Degree Courses - 39 credits

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits

Basic Communication - Written and Research (3 credits): ENG 101 - Writing and Research
Humanities - Writing and Literature (3 credits): ENG 102 - Writing and Literature
Natural Sciences and Lab (4 credits): PHYSC 111 - College Physics 1 (plus required lab and workshop)
Mathematics (8 credits): MATH 131 - College Algebra and MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)
Social Sciences (3 credits): Choose from this category of general education courses
The Arts, Foreign Language or Other World Civilizations (3 credits): Choose from any category, The Arts OR Foreign Language OR Other World Civilization

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses .

Required Degree Courses - 39 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
ELEC 128 - Electrical Circuits	3
ELEC 129 - Digital Logic	3
MATH 131 - College Algebra	4
CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems or MGT 101 - Business Organization and Management	3
ENG 101 - Writing and Research	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 2

Course	Credits
ELEC 160 - Electronics	3
MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)	4
MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD	3
PHYSC 165 - Principles of Energy	3
ENG 102 - Writing and Literature	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 3

Course	Credits
ELEC 134 - Power Circuit Analysis	3
ELEC 218 - Introduction to Microprocessors	3
MECH 120 - Mechanisms	3
ELEC 207 - Instrumentation and Control Systems	3
PHYSC 111 - College Physics 1 (plus required lab and workshop)	4
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 4

Course	Credits
MECH 127 - Introduction to Thermodynamics or MECH 156 - Fluids	3
ELEC 211 - Photovoltaic System Design	3
ELEC 228 - Energy Conversion & Power	3
The Arts , Foreign Language or Other World Civilization Gen. Ed. Course	3
Social Sciences Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Minimum Total Credits: 63

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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