Applied Engineering and Energy Systems - Associate in Science
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AEES
This program may be completed at the Knight (Warwick) Campus.
The Applied Engineering and Energy Systems (AEES) Associate of Science degree equips students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to thrive in a variety of engineering technology, and energy-related careers. This interdisciplinary program integrates electrical and mechanical engineering principles with energy management strategies to address current challenges in electromechanical systems, automation, and energy efficiency. Students gain a strong foundation in topics such as DC/AC circuits, electromechanical systems, digital systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and energy auditing and management strategies, preparing them for roles in industry.
This is a terminal associate degree program designed to prepare students to become engineering and energy technicians. It is not intended for transfer to a four-year engineering bachelor's degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and solving electrical and electronic circuits.
- Apply principles of digital systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to develop and analyze control systems solutions.
- Utilize mathematical and scientific principles to solve engineering problems related to electromechanical, automation, and energy systems.
- Design, construct, and troubleshoot electromechanical systems using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Effectively communicate technical information through written reports, oral presentations, and data visualization
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
- Apply safety, sustainability, and ethical considerations in industrial practice.
- Perform an energy audit, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, in order to generate recommendations to increase energy efficiency.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| MATH 1179 | Applied Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1181 | Applied Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1000 | Physics of Everyday Life | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 22 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| AEES 1010 | Introduction to DC & AC Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| AEES 1020 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems I | 3 |
| AEES 1030 | Introduction to Digital Systems | 3 |
| AEES 1040 | Electronic Devices & Circuits | 3 |
| AEES 1050 | Introduction to Energy Generation & Management | 4 |
| AEES 1060 | Robotics and Control | 3 |
| AEES 1070 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| AEES 1080 | OSHA General Industry Safety | 1 |
| AEES 2000 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems II | 3 |
| AEES 2010 | Applied Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| AEES 2020 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| AEES 2030 | HVAC Systems | 3 |
| AEES 2500 | Capstone Energy Audit^ (Work-based learning course) | 3 |
| ENGR 1020 | Introduction to Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| ENGR 1030 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| INST 1010 | Introduction to Instrumentation Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| AEES 1010 | Introduction to DC & AC Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGR 1020 | Introduction to Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| MATH 1179 | Applied Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1000 | Physics of Everyday Life | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AEES 1020 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems I | 3 |
| AEES 1030 | Introduction to Digital Systems | 3 |
| AEES 1040 | Electronic Devices & Circuits | 3 |
| AEES 1050 | Introduction to Energy Generation & Management | 4 |
| MATH 1181 | Applied Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| AEES 1060 | Robotics and Control | 3 |
| AEES 1070 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| AEES 1080 | OSHA General Industry Safety | 1 |
| AEES 2000 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems II | 3 |
| ENGR 1030 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| INST 1010 | Introduction to Instrumentation Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AEES 2010 | Applied Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| AEES 2020 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| AEES 2030 | HVAC Systems | 3 |
| AEES 2500 | Capstone Energy Audit^ (Work-based learning course) | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |