Energy Technology: Associate in Science
To earn an Associate in Science Degree in Energy Technology, students must complete: (1) all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in each course; and (2) General Education Graduation Requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
| ENER 1503 | Environmental Awareness & Regulatory Compliance | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1510 | Introduction to Energy | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1520 | Introduction to Petroleum Technology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1530 | Electricity and Basic Electronics | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1540 | Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1610 | Mechanical Systems | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1620 | Fundamentals of Instrumentation | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1630 | Energy Analytics | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Restrictive Electives: Must choose 11 units
Restrictive Electives
| BUSN 1510 | Business Communication | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| OSH 1500 | Occupational Safety and Health Compliance | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1025 | Oil and Gas Laws and Regulations | 1.00 Credits(s) |
| ENER 1513 | Work Experience in Energy Technology | 1.00-4.00 Credits(s) |
| GEOL 1500 | Introduction to Geology | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| GEOL 1501 | Historical Geology | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1510 | Values and Ethics | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1515 | Communication | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1520 | Team Building | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1525 | Time Management | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1530 | Conflict Resolution | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1535 | Decision Making and Problem Solving | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1540 | Managing Organizational Change | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1545 | Customer Service | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1550 | Attitude | 0.50 Credits(s) |
| MGMT 1555 | Stress Management | 0.50 Credits(s) |
Total Credit Hours: 60
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This degree does not prepare a student to transfer to a four-year college or university. However, certain courses may be transferrable to other colleges and universities. If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a TC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that TC requires for an associate degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the bachelor’s degree.