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Programs of Study
Energy & Science Technician
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Programs of Study
ENERGY & SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
93-99 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Mission: The Energy & Science Technician
AAS degree prepares students to meet the increasing
demand for jobs related to green technology, alternative
energy, and laboratory sciences. The program prepares
students for employment as technicians in areas such as
biomedical and industrial laboratories, manufacturing,
energy services, and environmental positions in public
and private institutions.
Students will receive a well-rounded education that
includes courses in mathematics, written and oral
communication, social sciences, energy sciences,
biology, chemistry, physics, and computers. Technical
electives also allow students to direct their studies
toward specializations in bio-energy & environmental
sciences, alternative & renewable energy technology, and
industrial/laboratory sciences. Stand alone certificates are
also available for each specialization.
Energy & Science Technician AAS graduates will:
be prepared for a range of entry level technician
positions in energy and laboratory/industrial
employment areas
explain the concepts of electrical energy and how
energy is used within various applications
explain the impact of local, national, and global energy
usage with regards to the environment
measure and rate different sources of alternative
energy and analyze these for the suitability of a
particular application
apply the basic principles of science including theory,
observation, hypothesis, and experimentation
calculate using metric measurements, scientific
notation, significant figures and conversion factors
examine and communicate the relationship between
chemistry and living systems including the role of
chemistry in laboratory and energy sciences
apply basic computer skills to academic and
work-related operations
acquire employment skills in a particular industry
through the internship requirement
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
meet Social Science, Humanities, Written
Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning
distribution area outcomes
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry ......................5
ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science. .........5
ETEC 110 Introduction to Alternative Energy
& Energy Management. ........................5
PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab. ........................5
STEC 198 Cooperative Work Seminar. .....................1
STEC 199 Cooperative Work Experience. ..................4
CHOOSE 10 CREDITS OF BAS
BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5
BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5
BAS 114 Access. ........................................5
BAS 281 Project Management with Microsoft Project .....5
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