# ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Alternative Energy

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24132

### Description

The 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.

To 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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 34 |
| AET 120 | Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology | 3 |
| or ET 120 | Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology | 3 |
| AET 121 | Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| or ET 121 | Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| AET 122 | Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| or ET 122 | Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| AET 123 | Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| or ET 123 | Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| AET 124 | Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| or ET 124 | Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation | 3 |
| AET 181 | Home Energy Management and Auditing | 3 |
| or ET 181 | Home Energy Management and Auditing | 3 |
| or AET 182 | Industrial Energy Management and Auditing | 3 |
| or ET 182 | Industrial Energy Management and Auditing | 3 |
| AET 280 | Green Building Design Principles | 3 |
| or ET 280 | Green Building Design Principles | 3 |
| ARCH 110 | Construction Document Reading and Estimating | 3 |
| ELEC 050 | Introduction to the Electrical Industry | 2 |
| GIS 120 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| TCED 054 | OSHA Workplace Safety II | 4 |
| **Total** | | **34** |