Apr 16, 2024  
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Energy Management: Associate of Applied Science (CTE)


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67 credits minimum

Program Division: Continuing Education
Program Location: Campus, Building, Office Miller Campus, MFEC 229
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-5404

Program Website: www.slcccontinuinged.com/energymanagement
Academic Advisor: Devan Church, SI 209, 801-957-4858

Program Faculty:
Professors −
Associate Professors −
Assistant Professors −
Instructors − Curtis Clark, Gaylen Atkinson, Enrique Mora, James Crockett, Eric Reynolds, Thaniel Bishop, Gary Robinson, Joseph Good, Tony Hiatt, Brent Ursenbach, Curtis Leetham, Brian Walsh

Program Description:
Energy Management is the efficient and effective use of energy to minimize costs and reduce future energy demand. The program focuses on identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures as well as leadership through sustainable practices. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of energy and gain an understanding of the energy systems in residential and commercial buildings. Course subject groupings include HVAC Energy Analysis, Lighting Fundamentals and Applications, Energy Accounting and Investment Analysis, Energy Modeling and Control Strategies, and Solar Photovoltaic Systems. Program courses are taught by adjunct faculty who are industry experts in their respective fields.

This is a comprehensive program that provides students with practical hands-on experience. Students are required to participate in a capstone event that integrates theory and practice. This experience provides students with opportunities to develop skills, explore career options and network with professionals and employers in the industry. Students are required to complete a minimum of four internship or capstone project credit hours to earn the AAS degree in Energy Management.

The program is offered as an accelerated degree allowing students to complete the two-year program in as little as 18 months. Students will complete a series of seven, accelerated 10-week blocks of required rogram courses and full-semester courses as required. Training is designed to accommodate working professionals with most classes offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings on the Larry H. Miller Campus in Sandy, Utah. Many courses are offered in a hybrid (classroom + online) format for increased convenience.

Preparation Note: A new program cohort begins each August, approximately three weeks before the regular semester start date. Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator early to assure a successful program start. A basic proficiency with spreadsheet applications is highly recommended before starting the program.

Career Opportunities: Energy Auditor, Weatherization Technician, Energy Efficiency Consultant, Energy Manager, Integrative Building Design Professional, High Performance Building Contractor, Renewable Energy Specialist, and more.

Transfer/Articulation Information: Bismarck State College

Program Entry Requirements: Completion of WRTG 0990  w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score within the last year; MATH 0990  w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score within the last year.

Total Program/Course Fees: $200

Estimated Cost for Students: $8700 including tuition, fees and books

Estimated Time to Completion: 18 - 24 months

Specialized Accreditation:

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate the energy use patterns for residential and commercial buildings and recommend energy efficiency and alternative energy solutions for high energy consuming buildings.
2. Understand the interaction between energy consuming building systems and make recommendations based on that understanding.
1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge
1. Generate energy evaluation technical reports and make presentations for project implementation.
2. Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues and support lifelong learning.
3. Access library, computing and communications services and obtain information and data from regional, national and international networks.
2 - Communicate Effectively
1. Interpret the concepts of a problem-solving task and translate them into mathematics.
2. Collect and display data as lists, tables and plots using appropriate technology (e.g., graphing calculators, computer software).
3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy
1. Determine an appropriate scale for representing an object in a scale drawing.
2. Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data.
4 - Think Critically and Creatively
1. Develop an awareness of the social, political, and economic factors dealing with energy management.
2. Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
5 - Civic Engagement
  6 - Work Professionally and Constructively
  7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy

General Education Requirements


Core Skills:


Distribution Areas: (3 Credits)


Choose an additional 3 credits from at least 1 of the following Distribution Areas.

Biological Science (BS)   3-4
Fine Arts (FA)   3-4
Humanities (HU)   3
Interdisciplinary (ID)   3
Physical Science (PS)   3
Social Science (SS)   3

Sample Schedule


Advising Notes:


General Education courses are full-semester, 16-week courses and will be taken separately from the accelerated 10-week block schedule.

Additional Program Notes:


Each semester, registration responsibilities will be shared by the student (full semester courses) and program coordinator (accelerated block courses). Student should communicate with program coordinator prior to registering for courses throughout program participation.

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