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The power generation industry is changing and becoming more modernized. New energy technologies are developing constantly. The Energy Systems Technology program trains you for entry-level employment in the operation of modern fossil fuel power plants, gas turbine facilities, hydroelectric plants and other facilities where steam and/or electricity is generated.
You will work closely with top-notch faculty who bring years of experience into the classroom. Come study the latest technical and safety aspects of plant operations, the responsibilities of plant operators, and the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technology needed for working in related industrial operations.
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Degree Type
- AAS
- Available Online
- No
- Available Hybrid
- No
- TSI
- Complete
- Degree Plan
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Major Courses 45 Credits ENER 1330 Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations
IEIR 1302 Introduction to Direct Current Circuits
INMT 2301 Machinery Installation
IEIR 1304 Alternating Current Circuits for Industrial Applications
IEIR 1312 Distribution Systems INCR 1302 Physics of Instrumentation HYDR 1345 Hydraulics and Pneumatics ELMT 2351 Power Generation Fundamentals ELMT 1380 Cooperative Education - Electromechanical Technology OR
WLDG 1307 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple ProcessesINMT 2303 Pumps, Compressors & Mechanical Drives ELMT 1301 Programmable Logic Controllers ENER 2325 SCADA and Networking ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers ELMT 2353 Power General Troubleshooting General Education Courses 15 Credits Every Associate of Applied Science degree plan must contain at least 15 semester hours of general education courses. At least one course must be taken from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts (language, philosophy & culture/creative arts), social/behavioral science (social and behavioral sciences/American history/government/ political science), and natural science/mathematics (life and physical sciences/mathematics).
Major Courses: 45
General Education Courses 15
Total Semester Hours: 60Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester Credit Hours ENER 1330 Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy (#)
3 TECM 1303 Technical Calculations
3 IEIR 1302 Introduction to Direct Current Circuits (#)
3 INMT 2301 Machinery Installation (#)
3 ENGL 1301 Composition I
3 Second Semester Credit Hours IEIR 1304 Alternating Current Circuits for Industrial Applications (+)
3 IEIR 1312 Distribution Systems (+)
3 INCR 1302 Physics of Instrumentation (+)
3 HYDR 1345 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (+)
3 ELMT 2351 Power Generation Fundamentals (+)
3 MATH 1314 College Algebra
3 Summer I Credit Hours ELMT 1380 Cooperative Education - Electromechanical Technology OR
WLDG 13073 Third Semester Credit Hours INMT 2303 Pumps, Compressors & Mech. Drives (#)
3 ELMT 1301 Programmable Logic Controllers (#)
3 ENER 2325 SCADA and Networking (#)
3 ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics OR
GOVT 2305 OR
GOVT 2306 OR
PSYC 2301 OR
SOCI 13013 Fourth Semester Credit Hours ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers (+)
3 ELMT 2353 Power Generation Troubleshooting (+)
3 PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics 3 SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication OR
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking3 Total Semester Hours 60 Courses titled in bold type represent general education courses.
*ELMT 1380 is the preferred course.
NOTE: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for TJC and achieve a minimum score of 42 on the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
NOTE: Department-specific courses must be taken sequentially and may have a prerequisite course. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the department chair. Some courses are only offered during Fall or Spring semesters but not both. Please plan accordingly.
# Indicates course only taught in the fall semester
+ Indicates course only taught in the spring semester
^ Indicates course only taught in the summer semesterAll new students are required to attend energy systems orientation
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