Sustainability Technologies
The Sustainability Technologies program is a unique and flexible curriculum designed to meet the challenges of the new energy economy. The program’s three focus areas – Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Buildings – overlap to provide a technology-oriented and certification-based platform of training that can be found nowhere else.
Graduates of the Associate in Applied Science Degree have the comprehensive knowledge to be competitive in many industries including construction, energy auditing, home inspection, solar, wind, solar thermal, waste, environmental, consulting, sales and non-profit. Each of the three focus areas is also offered as a 5-course Certificate geared toward dual majors or professional development. In addition, a number of college transfer opportunities exist for students wishing to continue their education.
Course work includes energy use, sustainability, water quality, water use, waste and recycling, environmental technology, business sustainability, electricity, photovoltaics, solar thermal, wind, hydroelectricity, site assessment, construction, green building, building science, energy modeling, energy management, energy auditing, and safety. The program places a priority on hands-on training using the latest industry-standard equipment. A number of professional credentials – including LEED® Green Associate, NABCEP PV Entry Level, NABCEP Solar Heating Entry Level, OSHA 30-hour Safety Card and ISO 14000 Awareness – are weaved into the curriculum to better prepare students for employment.
Whether you want to immerse yourself in Sustainability, get more out of your time at CFCC, or just take a class or two to make yourself more competitive in the new green economy, the Sustainability Technologies program is here as a resource for you.
- A.A.S. Degree Program: 5 semesters starting Fall 2012
- Certificate Programs: 5 courses each
- Program Location: CFCC North Campus (some courses are held at CFCC Wilmington Campus)
Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree
I. General Education Courses (15 SHC) |
Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credit Hours |
| ENG 111 Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
II. Core Courses (12 SHC) |
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| ENV 110 Environmental Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 120 Energy Use Analysis | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 210 Issues in Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
III. Other Major Courses (43 SHC) |
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| ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 221 Advanced PV System Designs | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 250 Thermal Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| BPR 130*** Blueprint Reading/Construction | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS 110 Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CMT 210*** Prof. Construction Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CMT 212*** Total Safety Performance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CST 244 Sustainable Building Design | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENV 226 Environmental Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 140 Green Building Concepts | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| SST 250 Sustainable Capstone Project | 1 | 6 | 3 |
IV. Electives (select min. 6 SHC from the following courses:) |
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| AHR 110* Introduction to Refrigeration | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| AHR 114* Heat Pump Technology | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| BUS 121** Business Math | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| BUS 230** Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CMT 214*** Planning and Scheduling | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CMT 218*** Human Relations Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COE 111 CO/OP Work Experience I | 1 | ||
| and COE 115 CO/OP Work Exp. Seminar I | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COE 121 CO/OP Work Experience II | 1 | ||
| and COE 125 CO/OP Work Exp. Seminar II | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ELC 113**** Basic Wiring I | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| ELC 117**** Motors and Controls | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| HOR 114 Landscape Construction | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HOR 160***** Plant Materials I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MEC 130 ****** Mechanisms | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PLU 111 Intro to Basic Plumbing | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours Credit required for A.A.S. Degree: |
76 |
A.A.S. Degree Sequence of Classes
2012 Fall Semester I
BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
ENG 111 Expository Writing
SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
2013 Spring Semester I
CMT 210 Professional Construction Supervision
CST 244 Sustainable Building Design
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
SST 120 Energy Use Analysis
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
2013 Summer Semester I
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology
ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity
ENV 110 Environmental Science
SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy
2013 Fall Semester II
ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology
ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems
ENV 226 Environmental Law
SST 210 Issues in Sustainability
Elective
2014 Spring Semester II
ALT 221 Advanced PV System Designs
ALT 250 Thermal Systems
CMT 212 Total Safety Performance
SST 250 Sustainability Capstone Project
Elective
* Courses are part of the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Certificate
** Courses are part of the Entrepreneurship Certificate
*** Courses are part of the Construction Management Certificate
**** Courses are part of the Electrical/Electronics Technology Certificate
***** Course is part of the Landscape Gardening Certificate
****** Course is part of the Industrial Systems Tech. Certificate
Certificate in Sustainability (C40370)
Certificate in Sustainability |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENV 110 Environmental Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENV 226 Environmental Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 140 Green Building Concepts | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours Credit required: | 14 |
Sequence of Classes
2013 Summer Semester
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology
ENV 110 Environmental Science
2013 Fall Semester
ENV 226 Environmental Law
SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
Certificate in Alternative Energy Technology (C40370A)
Certificate in Sustainability |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ALT 250 Thermal Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours Credit required: | 15 |
Sequence of Classes
2013 Summer Semester
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology
ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity
2013 Fall Semester
ALT 220 Photovoltaic System Technology
ALT 240 Wind and Hydro Power Systems
2014 Spring Semester
ALT 250 Thermal Systems
Certificate in Sustainable Building Technology (C40370B)
Certificate in Sustainability |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Credit Hours |
| CST 244 Sustainable Building Design | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SST 120 Energy Use Analysis | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SST 140 Green Building Concepts | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours Credit required: | 14 |
Sequence of Classes
2012 Fall Semester
SST 110 Introduction to Sustainability
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
2013 Spring Semester
CST 244 Sustainable Building Design
SST 120 Energy Use Analysis
2013 Summer Semester
SST 130 Modeling Renewable Energy
