Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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Solar Energy Technology
Harnessing the sun’s power to convert it into electricity is not a
new concept, but only in recent years has the technology really
taken off. The rising cost of fossil fuels on both the pocketbook and
the environment has spurred interest in renewable resources such
as solar energy. Perhaps that’s why the future looks so bright for
those in the solar energy industry. TSTC is one of just a handful of
colleges in the nation to offer an associate degree in Solar Energy
Technology. TSTC students get access to a live learning lab on the
216-kilowatt solar roof of TSTC’s Electronics Center. Combined
with knowledgeable, experienced staff and an advisory committee
of solar industry professionals, you can get the education and
experience you need for a successful, exciting career in Solar Energy
Technology.
Solar Energy Technology is available at the Waco campus.
First-Year Seminar Requirement
Students are required to enroll in the First-Year Seminar course,
TSTC 1102, in their first semester attending TSTC unless they
have completed more than 24 credit hours. Please see detailed
information regarding the course and exemptions in the Advising
section under First-Year Seminar course.
Solar Energy Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Semester 1
Credits
CNBT 2317 Green Building 3
ELPT 1311 Basic Electrical Theory 3
RBPT 1370 Building Envelope Inspection 3
SOLR 1371 Introduction to Solar and Alternative Energy 3
Technologies
SOLR 2377 Codes for Alternative Energy, Efficiency 3
& Conservation
Semester Totals 15
Semester 2
Credits
ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring 3
RBPT 2325 Energy Rating Systems for Homes 3
RBPT 2329 Residential Verification and Rating 3
RBPT 2359 Residential Building Performance Consulting 3
SOLR 1372 Foundations of Solar Photovoltaic 3
Power Generation
Semester Totals 15
Semester 3
Credits
ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring 3
OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Elective 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Semester Totals 15
Semester 4
Credits
DFTG 1313 Drafting for Specific Occupations 3
CNBT 1300 or Residential and Light Commercial
Blueprint Reading
SOLR 2375 Solar System Design, Installation, 3
Troubleshooting & Repair
SOLR 2376 Special Projects in Solar Energy Systems 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Math/Natural Science Elective 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Semester Totals 15
Program Totals 60
Capstone Course(s):
SOLR 2375 - Solar System Design, Installation,
Troubleshooting & Repair
SOLR 2376 - Special Projects in Solar Energy Systems
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