Modern Energy
Certificate of Completion STEM · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Modern Energy Certificate of Completion
Modern Energy COC is a consolidation of non-credit courses that are intended to introduce students to emerging topics in energy. The topics include carbon neutrality, capture, and storage; data analysis; and renewable energy. The intent of the Modern Energy COC is to offer interested students a focused approach to investigating these popular contemporary topic areas and to better understand how they apply in their own region. To Achieve the Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of the following courses with a grade of ‘P’, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion, students will be able to communicate the effects of carbon in the atmosphere.
2. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate skills for analyzing energy demand using publicly available data sources.
3. Upon successful completion, students will be able to evaluate the potential effects of sustainable energy in Kern County
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Energy Certificate of Completion (NC): Complete all of the following | 108-0 | |
| Core courses - 108 hours (Credits are listed in hours) | ||
| ENER B52NC | Carbon Capture & Storage | 36-0 |
| ENER B53NC | Energy Data Analysis | 36-0 |
| ENER B54NC | Sustainable Energy | 36-0 |