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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Alternative Energy",
  "id": "alternative-energy-technology-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "alternative-energy",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24132",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are designed to prepare an individual for entry-level employment within the alternative energy industry as an integrator, designer, or as a maintenance or repair worker. This Degree is designed to increase the number of students earning an Associate degree from Rio Hondo and to guide students along a path to transfer and promotion that is both efficient and sufficient for their continued academic success.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Alternative Energy Technology**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of \"C\" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details."
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          "code": "AET 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology",
          "units": "3",
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          "code": "ET 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AET 121",
          "title": "Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 121",
          "title": "Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation",
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          "code": "AET 122",
          "title": "Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 122",
          "title": "Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AET 123",
          "title": "Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 123",
          "title": "Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation",
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          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AET 124",
          "title": "Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 124",
          "title": "Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AET 181",
          "title": "Home Energy Management and Auditing",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 181",
          "title": "Home Energy Management and Auditing",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AET 182",
          "title": "Industrial Energy Management and Auditing",
          "units": "3",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 182",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AET 280",
          "title": "Green Building Design Principles",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ET 280",
          "title": "Green Building Design Principles",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 110",
          "title": "Construction Document Reading and Estimating",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ELEC 050",
          "title": "Introduction to the Electrical Industry",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "GIS 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis",
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TCED 054",
          "title": "OSHA Workplace Safety II",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "34"
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