Sustainable Energy
College of Rural and Community Development
907-474-7143
http://www.uaf.edu/rural/
Occupational Endorsement
Providing education and training in energy efficiency and renewable energy, the sustainable energy occupational endorsement addresses many of the energy issues that influence Alaska communities and provides the basic academic preparation for entry-level sustainable energy careers. It also serves as a steppingstone into science- and engineering-related certificate, associate or bachelor’s programs.
The program is structured as 6 credits of foundation knowledge and a minimum of 6 credit electives that allow students (in consultation with their advisor) to specialize in specific areas of sustainable energy. Some examples of how the electives can be formed into specific areas of study follow. Applicants must be 16 years old to be admitted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Science | ||
| ENVI F101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHYS F102X | Energy and Society | 4 |
| Photovoltaic | ||
| CTT F100 | Construction Technology Core | 3 |
| CTT F160 | Photovoltaic Systems I | 5 |
| CTT F161 | Photovoltaic Systems II | 5 |
| Biomass | ||
| CTT F100 | Construction Technology Core | 3 |
| CTT F250 | Current Topics in Construction Trades | 2 |
| ENVI F120 | Home Energy Basics | 1 |
| Wind | ||
| CTT F100 | Construction Technology Core | 3 |
| CTT F250 | Current Topics in Construction Trades | 1-3 |
| ENVI F120 | Home Energy Basics | 1 |
| Energy-Efficient Construction | ||
| CTT F100 | Construction Technology Core | 3 |
| CT S201 | Cold Climate Construction 1 | 3 |
| Other | ||
| Other areas of study related to sustainable energy | ||
| 1 | CT S201 is offered by the University of Alaska Southeast. |
Complete the following admissions requirement:
- Be at least 16 years old by the first day of the semester in which you are admitted.
Minimum Requirements for Occupational Endorsement: 12 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Occupational Endorsement Requirements | ||
| Complete the occupational endorsement requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| ENVI F220 | Introduction to Sustainable Energy | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Construction Mathematics | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Mathematics for the Trades | ||
| Electives | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
CT S201 | Cold Climate Construction 1 | |
| Construction Technology Core | ||
| Photovoltaic Systems I | ||
| Photovoltaic Systems II | ||
| Current Topics in Construction Trades | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Home Energy Basics | ||
| Building Ventilation and Energy | ||
| Energy Efficient Building Design and Simulation | ||
| Energy and Society | ||
RE A110 | Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic Systems 2 | |
RE A130 | Introduction to Small Wind Systems 2 | |
RE A150 | Basics of Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems 2 | |
or other, advisor-approved electives | ||
| 1 | CT S201 is offered by the University of Alaska Southeast. |
| 2 | RE A110, RE A130 and RE A150 are offered by the University of Alaska Anchorage. |
