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Energy Technical Specialist - A.A.S. Degree

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Core Courses

Course Title	Credits
ETSA 1300 Introduction to Traditional and Renewable Energy ETSA - 1300: Introduction to Traditional and Renewable Energy Description ETSA 1300 This course is designed to introduce students to various forms of energy stemming from both renewable and non-renewable sources. Students will study many sources of energy including solar thermal power, solar photovoltaic, bio energy, hydroelectricity, tidal power, wind energy, wave energy, geothermal energy, and fossil fuels. The economics, potential, and environmental impact will be covered for each topic. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/25/2014 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1300 — PDF	3
ETSA 1507 Digital Electronics ETSA - 1507: Digital Electronics Description ETSA 1507 This is a first course in Digital Electronics. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire a fundamental knowledge of digital electronics. Boolean algebra, digital devices, analog to digital conversion and digital to analog conversion, and how to apply their knowledge and skills through problem solving, simulation and practical projects. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1507 — PDF	3
ETSA 1511 Fundamentals of AC/DC Electricity I ETSA - 1511: Fundamentals of AC/DC Electricity I Description ETSA 1511 This is a foundational course in direct current electricity. This course is designed for students who have no previous experience with electricity. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in the theories and laws of direct current (DC) electricity, and to apply their knowledge and skills through problem solving, simulation and practical projects. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1511 — PDF	3
ETSA 1512 Fundamentals of AC/DC Electricity II ETSA - 1512: Fundamentals of AC/DC Electricity II Description ETSA 1512 This is a fundamental course in alternating current (AC) electricity. This course is designed for students who have a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the theory and laws of direct current (DC) electricity. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals gain the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair single and three phase AC powered systems and equipment. Individuals will apply these skills through problem solving, simulation, and practical projects. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1512 — PDF	3
ETSA 1515 Intro to Industrial Safety and Health ETSA - 1515: Intro to Industrial Safety and Health Description ETSA 1515 This course is designed to align with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) assessment and certification system for Safety. The course curriculum is based upon federally-endorsed national standards for production workers. This course will introduce OSHA standards relating to personal protective equipment, HAZMAT, tool safety, confined spaces and others. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1515 — PDF	2
ETSA 1523 Print Reading ETSA - 1523: Print Reading Description ETSA 1523 This is a foundational course in industrial print reading. This course is designed for students who have no previous experience with print reading. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in print reading, mechanical drafting concept, machine layout tools to transfer measurements from drawing to stock. Understand piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID). Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1523 — PDF	3
ETSA 1531 Process Controls/Instrumentation I ETSA - 1531: Process Controls/Instrumentation I Description ETSA 1531 This course covers the fundamental principles of process measurement and control equipment and systems. Students will acquire the knowledge required to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams, understand the terminology and language of control systems, and control strategies. Students will be introduced to a variety of instruments commonly used in industry for measurement and control. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1531 — PDF	3
ETSA 1541 Mechanical Fundamentals ETSA - 1541: Mechanical Fundamentals Description ETSA 1541 This course teaches students the basic knowledge and skills required to install, and maintain pumps, compressors, hoists, rigging and power transmission systems. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1541 — PDF	3
ETSA 1552 Basic Metal Joining and Fabrication ETSA - 1552: Basic Metal Joining and Fabrication Description ETSA 1552 This course covers basic welding procedures using arc welding and oxy-fuel equipment. One of the major topics of discussion will be safe use of this equipment. Time will be spent in the lab completing welds in various positions with different processes and electrodes. The processes to be covered in this class will be stick welding (SMAW), wire feed (GMAW), Tig (GTAW) Oxy-Acetylene welding, cutting and brazing along with an introduction to other equipment used in welding shops. Students in this course will be non-welding majors where welding may be a useful tool. Course instruction will stress the many situations where it is advisable to have a skilled welder engaged. Knowing your limitations is of the utmost importance. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 08/22/2011 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA1552 — PDF	2
ETSA 2512 Hydraulics ETSA - 2512: Hydraulics Description ETSA 2512 This course is an introductory course in hydraulics. This course is designed for students who have no previous experience working with hydraulic systems. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire the knowledge and skills required to install, troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA2512 — PDF	3
ETSA 2513 Pneumatics ETSA - 2513: Pneumatics Description ETSA 2513 This course is an introductory course in pneumatics. This course is designed for students who have no previous experience working with pneumatic systems. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire the knowledge and skills required to install, troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic systems. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA2513 — PDF	3
ETSA 2516 Mechanical Systems II ETSA - 2516: Mechanical Systems II Description ETSA 2516 This course teaches students a higher level of knowledge and skills required to install and maintain pumps, compressors, hoists, rigging and power transmission systems. Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA2516 — PDF	4
ETSA 2543 Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Fundamentals ETSA - 2543: Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Fundamentals Description ETSA 2543 This course covers the knowledge and skills required to install and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLC) in automated control systems. Students will learn to write programs to solve basic control problems, connect sensors and actuators, and configure PLCs. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA2543 — PDF	3
ETSA 2546 Powerplant Technology ETSA - 2546: Powerplant Technology Description ETSA 2546 This course teaches basic powerplant technology, powerplant engineering, and energy conversion offered in departments of mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering. Its main focus is on fossil and nuclear power plants. Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA2546 — PDF	4
ETSA 2547 Mechanical Fundamentals for Process Control ETSA - 2547: Mechanical Fundamentals for Process Control Description ETSA 2547 This course is a comprehensive introduction to the workings of a modern manufacturing facility in the process industry. Key topics include valves, vessels, motors and turbines, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reactors and distillation, extraction and separation systems, and process instrumentation. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 09/08/2010 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ETSA2547 — PDF	3
Total Core Credits:	45

General Education Courses

Course Title	Credits
BIOL 1110 Environmental Science BIOL - 1110: Environmental Science Description BIOL 1110 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts of ecology as it pertains to the impact of humans on their environment. It addresses the demands placed on the biosphere by the exploitation of natural resources and energy, the creation of pollution and the disposal of waste. This course is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from the natural and physical sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, geology, physics) with the social sciences (e.g. economics, politics, ethics, history) to present an understanding of how wise stewardship of earth's resources can result in the long-term sustainability of our shared environment. Meets MnTC Goal 3 and MnTC Goal 10 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 02/24/2000 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 3,10 Course Outline: BIOL1110 — PDF	3
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1 - PREREQUISITES: Students having one of the recommended placement assessment scores, or a grade of ?C-? or higher in READ 150 and ENG 150 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/24/2009 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
MATS 1300 College Algebra MATS - 1300: College Algebra Description MATS 1300 Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions are carefully analyzed, with particular emphasis on graphical transformations (shifting, reflecting, stretching and compressing). Additional topics include matrices and Gaussian elimination; solving complex equations, including those in quadratic form and those that must be solved graphically; variation problems; particle motion; optimization problems; composition and inverse functions; arithmetic and geometric sequences; properties of logarithms and exponential/logarithmic equations; exponential growth and decay. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Prerequisites: MATS 0600 Intermediate Algebra Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 06/01/2000 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 4 Course Outline: MATS1300 — PDF	3
PHYS 1050 Introduction to Physics PHYS - 1050: Introduction to Physics Description PHYS 1050 This is an introductory course in Physics and its applications. The course is designed for individuals with no previous experience in physics. In this course students will learn basic theory and application of classical physics in everyday life, and how to apply that knowledge through problem solving, simulation, and laboratory experiments. Topics to be covered include: linear and rotational motion, vectors, forces and equilibrium, work and energy, momentum, properties of solids, liquids and gases, heat and thermodynamics, and waves and sound. Meets MnTC Goal 3 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 11/05/2010 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 3 Course Outline: PHYS1050 — PDF	3
SPEE 1020 Interpersonal Communication SPEE - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description SPEE 1020 This course is intended to increase student?s awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people?s personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 03/20/1999 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: SPEE1020 — PDF	3
Total General Education Credits:	15

Total Program Credits:	60