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Renewable Energy Systems, associate degree option

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The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) EET option prepares technicians for solar power, wind power, fuel cell, and other renewable energy fields. Invest in your future and join the worldwide revolution in renewable energy.

Why choose Renewable Energy Systems at С»ÆÃ¨´«Ã½?

The Renewable Energy Systems option (area of concentration) is a unique area within С»ÆÃ¨´«Ã½â€™s historically strong Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program. The Renewable Energy Systems option trains students to excel as technicians through a variety of learning activities in and out of the classroom.

For more than 50 years, our EET program has produced graduates whose superior skills and abilities have helped them obtain excellent jobs and pursue advanced degrees. The difference between the Renewable Energy Systems option and the EET program is small – more than two-thirds of the classes overlap – so you can easily get training in both areas and make yourself more marketable.

  • Our diversified courses, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, offer you a unique and affordable way to learn the skills that enable you to become an engineering technician.
  • As a graduate of С»ÆÃ¨´«Ã½â€™s Renewable Energy Systems option, you’ll combine the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and teamwork required to be a valued member of the industry.
  • Our instructors’ industry experience ensures that you receive training that’s practical, efficient, and effective.

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length (attending full-time) Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
Associate Degree: Renewable Energy Systems Option2 years

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Courses

Course listing for the 2025-2026 catalog year.

Plan of Study Grid
First TermCredits
·¡·¡°ÕÌý101´¡ Electronic Lab and Essential Work Skills 2
·¡·¡°ÕÌý111 Electrical Circuit Analysis I 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý121 Digital Systems 1 4
·¡·¡°ÕÌý100¶Ù Introduction to Computers and Networking 3
²Ñ°Õ±áÌý111
or ·¡·¡°ÕÌý100´¡
Precalculus I: Functions (MTH111=MTH111Z) (or higher ) z
or Math for Electronic Engineering Technology
4
Second Term
·¡·¡°ÕÌý101µþ Electronic Equipment and Lab Skills 2
·¡·¡°ÕÌý112 Electrical Circuit Analysis II 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý122 Digital Systems 2: Computing Systems 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý110 Introduction to Renewable Energy 2
Third Term
·¡·¡°ÕÌý178 Computing Environments for Technicians 4
·¡·¡°ÕÌý113 Electrical Power 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý123 Digital Systems 3: Mixed-Signal Systems 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý188 Industrial Safety 2
·¡·¡°ÕÌý150 Introduction to Soldering 1
Fourth Term
·¡·¡°ÕÌý221 Semiconductor Devices and Circuits 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý242 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems 4
·¡·¡°ÕÌý254 Electronic Engineering Technology Seminar 1
°Â¸éÌý121 Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) 4
General Education: 1 course
Fifth Term
·¡·¡°ÕÌý252 Electromechanical Systems Fundamentals 2
·¡·¡°ÕÌý241 Advanced Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems 4
·¡·¡°ÕÌý256´¡
or ·¡·¡°ÕÌý280´¡
EET Capstone Project 1
or Cooperative Education: Electronics Engineering Technology
2
·¡·¡°ÕÌý263 PLC Fundamentals 2
General Education: 2 courses
Sixth Term
·¡·¡°ÕÌý223 RF Communications Circuits 5
·¡·¡°ÕÌý256µþ
or ·¡·¡°ÕÌý280´¡
EET Capstone Project 2
or Cooperative Education: Electronics Engineering Technology
2
·¡·¡°ÕÌý272 Motors and Motor Controls 3
·¡·¡°ÕÌý273 Electronic Control Systems 2
General Education: 1 course
ÌýTotal Credits97
1

REE 201 of Oregon Tech can substitute

2

OSHA industrial safety training can be substituted

z

This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
MTH 111 and MTH 111Z

Transferable credits

The EET program and all its options have partial transferability into the BS EET program of Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) and other BS EET programs. . If you have any questions related to this agreement please contact the EET Department Chair Sanda Williams or eet-advising-group@pcc.edu.

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