The Associates Degree in Energy Analysis and Consultation provides students with a comprehensive education in energy retrofits, green building construction, and building operations. This curriculum prepares students for a career in the clean energy industry specific to the built environment. This course of study covers topics ranging from energy auditing, energy efficiency, solar energy retrofits, green construction, HVAC integration, and zero-net energy design.This pathway includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications geared towards leading businesses in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industry.
Students who successfully complete the award will be able to:
● Recognize conservation strategies and energy saving measures by examining the house-as-a-system.
● Evaluate current issues and technologies regarding greenhouse gases, indoor air quality, building decarbonization, and the ozone layer;
● Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of energy resources in terms of the effects on the environment;
● Describe the relationship between energy use and society;
● Apply various types of energy ratings and performance metrics;
● Identify relevant building codes that govern energy efficiency, energy systems, and green buildings; and
● Evaluate renewable energy and energy storage technology, performance, benefits, and costs.
The estimate is that 30 students will complete the Associate Degree within 2 years of activating the program.
The Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering (EGEE) Program offers a comprehensive study of various resources that power the modern society. The EGEE Program course of study promotes accelerating clean technology innovation as well as adopting sustainable business practices for the benefit of the economy and the environment. Particular focus is directed toward basic understanding and appreciation of energy and environmental concepts and interconnectedness. The EGEE Program offers a series of complementary certificates that may be used for job placement and advancement in the field. When combined with the appropriate general education and graduation requirements, an EGEE Program certificate leads to an Associate in Science degree that may be used for advanced job placement in the field.
Some careers in energyand geo-environmental engineering require education beyond the associate degree and some require a graduate degree. This is not a comprehensive list but some of the most common career options with a degree in energy and geo-environmental engineering include: energy consultant, energy manager, energy auditor,building analyst, green HVAC/R professionals, envelope professionals, solar energy installation managers, solar photovoltaic installer, and weatherization installers and technicians, and various other green careers.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGEE 050 | Building Science Principles | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| EGEE 055 | Air Quality Management and Systems | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| EGEE 070 | Energy Industry Principles | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| EGEE 072 | Energy Conservation Strategies | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| EGEE 078 | Solar Electric Systems | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| EGEE 080 | Energy Storage | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| EGEE 085 | Energy Standard Practice | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| EGEE 098 | Energy Service Entrepreneurship | 3 | Y1, S2 |
Jennifer Lewis · 02/21/20
From a faculty member at SWC: Please further clarify the relationship between Associates Degree in Energy Analysis and Consultation course description : "comprehensive education in energy retrofits, green building construction, and building operations" the SLO which use words such as recognize, evaluate, compare and describe and the course listing. There is very little that directly addresses the actual knowledge and processes of energy retrofits and green building construction.
Molly Ash · 02/19/20
Feedback from Southwestern per email from J. Lewis on 2/14/20: The question that may be asked is to further clarify the relationship between Associates Degree in Energy Analysis and Consultation course description : "comprehensive education in energy retrofits, green building construction, and building operations" the SLO which use words such as recognize, evaluate, compare and describe and the course listing. There is very little that directly addresses the actual knowledge and processes of energy retrofits and green building construction.
Jesse Lopez · 02/18/20
Miramar College supports this program.
Dr. Al Taccone · 02/11/20
MiraCosta College supports this program.
Larry McLemore · 02/07/20
Cuyamaca supports this program
margie fritch · 02/07/20
Palomar College supports this program.
Danene Brown · 02/06/20
Mesa supports this program.
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