Program Code: AASFE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE
Engineering Technology Department (810) 989-5754 |
This interdisciplinary program of study is planned to prepare students to work in the growing field of facility and energy management. The facility manager is an important link in the integration of telecommunication, information management systems, maintenance, security and general administrative services. Facility managers are responsible for the total facility work environment from chairs to air quality. Facility management professionals work in industries such as: general manufacturing, banking and finance, electronics, insurance, education, research and development, health care, communication, public administration, retail, wholesale, data processing, architecture and design, transportation, real estate, government agencies, and distribution companies. Energy conservation and energy efficiency are integrated throughout the curriculum. Go to www.sc4.edu/energy for information.
Suggested Course Sequence |
| FIRST YEAR – 1st Semester | Semester Hours |
| AET 100 | Electrical Power & Control Circuits I | | 3 |
| ELT 130A | Fundamentals of Direct Current Electronics | GA | 2 |
| ELT 130B | Fundamentals of Alternating Current Electronics | GA | 2 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | WR | 3 |
| MFT 111 | Machine Tool | GA | 4 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Political Science | GA GP | 3 |
| | | | 17 |
2nd Semester
| Semester Hours |
| AET 102 | Programmable Logic Controllers | CL | 3 |
| AET 143 | Fluid Power & Control Circuits I | | 3 |
| EG 110 | Introduction to Drafting | | 2 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | WR | 3 |
| MTH 110 | Intermediate Algebra | CT MA | 4 |
| SPC 101 | Speech Communication | OC | 3 |
| | | | 18 |
| SECOND YEAR – 1st Semester | Semester Hours |
| AD 120 | Architectural Basics | 2 |
| AD 123 | Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Basics | | 1 |
| AET 181 | Planning a Sustainable Alternative Energy System | 3 |
| BUS 155 | Principles of Management | | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Principles of Economics | GA CT | 3 |
| EG 111 | Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting | | 2 |
| NTR 100 | Introduction to Sustainable Energy Concepts | | 4 |
| | | | 18 |
| 2nd Semester | Semester Hours |
| AET 182 | Installation & Control of Energy Systems | | 4 |
| ACCT 211 | Principles of Accounting | | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Networking | CL | 4 |
| BUS 257 | Supervision Management | | 3 |
| AET 250* | Integrated Facility & Energy Systems Internship | | 1 |
| | | 16 |
Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 69/86 |
| *Students must get their own placement for AET 250. Possibilities are Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, Midwest Renewable Energy Association, private contractor, etc. See discipline coordinator for details, (810) 989-5762 or (810) 989-5754. |
