Energy Technology - Certificate of Completion
The Energy Technology Certificate provides basic knowledge and skills to help prepare individuals for entry level employment in the energy technology field. Required coursework includes mathematics; electricity principles, and energy fundamentals. Expected learning outcomes include: learning the basic components, function, and role of the electric energy industry in the United States; learning the essentials of electromagnetic theory; understanding the basic units of electrical measurement and correctly calculate formulas; safely apply problem-solving strategies in a practical laboratory setting; and work cooperatively in a classroom and laboratory setting. Coursework for the certificate program also leads to the Associate in Applied Studies.
26 Credits
The Energy Technology Certificate provides basic knowledge and skills to help prepare individuals for entry level employment in the energy technology field. Required coursework includes mathematics; electricity principles, and energy fundamentals. Coursework for the certificate program also leads to the Associate in Applied Studies.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
| TCEN 111 | Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits | 4 |
| TCEN 121 | Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits | 4 |
| TCEN 110 | Photovoltaic Application | 4 |
| TCEN 205 | NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap is only a suggested plan of study in order to complete a Certificate in two semesters. It is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students are advised to earn a C or better in courses to avoid repeating courses. .
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
| TCEN 111 | Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| TCEN 110 | Photovoltaic Application | 4 |
| TCEN 121 | Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits | 4 |
| TCEN 205 | NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Program Manager: Dr. Marlene Chavez-Toivanen
Phone: (505) 287-6641
Email: marchave@nmsu.edu
Office: Martinez Hall