Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Sustainable Energy and Renewable Energy Resources

Our program duration may vary but typically spans 1-2 years. Graduates of these programs will be prepared for careers in environmental protection, sustainable energy, and renewable resources, working in various industries, government agencies, and environmental organizations to promote sustainability and protect the environment.

Sustainable Energy and Renewable Energy Resources

Diploma in Sustainable Energy and Renewable Energy Resources

Trimester 1:

SUSE 100: Introduction to Sustainable Energy

  • Overview of sustainable energy and renewables
  • The role in transitioning to clean energy sources
  • Ethical considerations and regulations in sustainable energy

ENVIE 100: Energy Basics and Environmental Impact

  • Understanding energy sources and consumption
  • Environmental impact of conventional energy sources
  • Benefits of clean and renewable energy

RETECH 100: Renewable Energy Technologies

  • Solar, wind, and hydropower technologies
  • Geothermal energy and biomass
  • Energy storage and grid integration

ENEC 100: Energy Efficiency and Conservation

  • Energy efficiency principles and practices
  • Energy conservation and demand-side management
  • Home and industrial energy audits

Trimester 2: Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainability Practices

SOLARE 100: Solar Energy Systems

  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
  • Solar thermal systems and applications
  • Design and installation of solar arrays

WINDE 100: Wind Energy Systems

  • Wind turbines and wind farm design
  • Wind energy production and grid integration
  • Maintenance and safety in wind energy

HYBIE 100: Hydropower and Biomass Energy

  • Hydropower generation and technologies
  • Biomass energy production and applications
  • Biomass-to-energy conversion

SUSBDES 100: Sustainable Building Design

  • Principles of sustainable building design
  • Passive solar design and energy-efficient architecture
  • LEED and green building certifications

Trimester 3: Advanced Sustainable Energy Practices

GEOES 100: Geothermal Energy Systems

  • Geothermal heat pumps and power generation
  • Ground source heat pump technology
  • Geothermal system installation and maintenance

ESGINT 100: Energy Storage and Grid Integration

  • Advanced energy storage technologies
  • Grid integration and smart grids
  • Microgrids and energy management

SUSES 100: Specializations in Sustainable Energy

  • Choosing an area of specialization (e.g., renewable energy project management, green building design)
  • Specialized sustainable energy strategies and practices
  • Emerging technologies in sustainable energy

Trimester 4: Licensure Preparation and Final Assessments

LICPRE 100: Licensure Exam Preparation

  • Review of renewable energy certifications (e.g., Certified Energy Manager, NABCEP Certification)
  • Mock exams and test-taking strategies
  • State-specific requirements and regulations (if applicable)

SUSTES 100: Final Assessments and Certification

  • Successful completion of advanced sustainable energy and specialization courses
  • Successful performance in any applicable certification exams

Graduation and award of the Diploma in Sustainable Energy and Renewable Resources

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History