ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Science Degree Alternative Energy · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses34
AET 120Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology3
orET 120Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology3
AET 121Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation3
orET 121Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation3
AET 122Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation3
orET 122Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation3
AET 123Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation3
orET 123Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation3
AET 124Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation3
orET 124Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation3
AET 181Home Energy Management and Auditing3
orET 181Home Energy Management and Auditing3
orAET 182Industrial Energy Management and Auditing3
orET 182Industrial Energy Management and Auditing3
AET 280Green Building Design Principles3
orET 280Green Building Design Principles3
ARCH 110Construction Document Reading and Estimating3
ELEC 050Introduction to the Electrical Industry2
GIS 120Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis4
TCED 054OSHA Workplace Safety II4
Total34

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