Mechanical Engineering Technology Energy Specialization, AAS

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PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in energy-related technologies. Jobs include system installer and energy system repair worker. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a major in a career-technical area that takes two years for full-time students to complete. Although the purpose of an AAS degree is to gain skills for employment, some transfer institutions may accept some or al of the courses from an AAS major.

TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.jtcc.edu/academics/transfer/

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
Display professional ethics and to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Required Courses

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 credits Additional Course Options: ENG 111 .
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits Additional Course Options: MTH 161 , MTH 162 , MTH 263 .
CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I 3 credits Offered Fall Only
MEC 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology I 2 credits Offered Fall Only
MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry 3 credits Offered Fall Only
CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry 4 credits Additional Course Options: CHM 111 .
ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals 4 credits
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits Additional Course Options: ITE 152 .
MEC 102 - Introduction to Engineering Technology II 2 credits Offered Spring Only
MEC 270 - Computations for Engineering Technology 3 credits Offered Spring Only
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
ENE 100 - Conventional and Alternate Energy Applications 4 credits Offered Fall Only
ENE 104 - Energy Industry Fundamentals 4 credits Offered Spring Only
PHI 220 - Ethics 3 credits (choose 1) Additional Course Options: ART 101 , ART 102 , PHI 101 , REL 100 , REL 230 .
ELE 159 - Electrical Motors 3 credits
ENE 101 - Principles of Wind Energy 3 credits Offered Fall Only Additional Course Options: ELE 176 .
MEC 195 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Laboratory 2 credits Offered Fall Only
MEC 161 - Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 credits
MEC 295 - Alternative Energy Systems Design 3 credits Offered Spring Only
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 62

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.

Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy the ITE 115 requirement by taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the John Tyler Community College ITE 115 Test Challenge Exam.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myTyler portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses that state Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.