Let's Engineer a More Sustainable World
A renewable energy education program exposes students to the exciting world of creating and implementing green technologies, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass power. A Bachelor's Degree with a Specialization in Renewable Energy offers focused engineering technology coursework, preparing you with tech skills you can put to work tomorrow in green technologies across three areas: Engineering Technology, Information Technology, and Software and Information Systems.
Get to Know Our Renewable Energy Specialization
As you pursue a Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Renewable Energy, you’ll learn about alternative energy generation and the complex factors behind green technology. This includes how economics, sociology and environmental science are connected, and the design processes used in today’s leading renewable energy initiatives. From planning and project management to energy production and storage, our Renewable Energy Specialization will prepare you to help change the world.
Choose to specialize in Renewable Energy when you earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology – Electronics.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology – Electronics with Renewable Energy Specialization in as little as 3 years*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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Why DeVry?
Complimentary Laptop
As a new student, you’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program1. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
You can take it anywhere, it’s powerful enough to run robust applications, and best of all, you can use it for all of your classes to optimize your DeVry experience.
IoT Kit
Simulate the Internet of Things (IoT) wherever you are with your IoT Kit*, designed to give you hands-on experience and confidence working with real IoT technologies.
With the full complement of microprocessors and sensors in your kit, you’ll build elementary IoT devices, integrate them into cloud-based server systems and develop skills needed for today’s IoT economy.
*The IoT Kit is a required expense and is not complimentary.
Certification Exam Reimbursement
Our Tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Microsoft Technology Associate - Python
Others may be applicable as well. Speak with your professor for more info.
What You'll Learn
The Renewable Energy Specialization covers the following:
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Maintenance and RepairService, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine-tune or test machines, devices and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. -
DesignUnderstand the use of design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of electronic equipment, schematics, drawings and models. -
Engineering and TechnologyGain knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology; this includes applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. -
Fundamentals of Power and Alternative Energy SourcesExplore power switching circuits, including simulation and construction of systems needed to convert power derived from both conventional systems and alternative energy sources such as solar and wind. -
Environmental Science and Social StudyLearn to identify causes of environmental problems and apply practical solutions; this includes exploring cultural norms, ideologies, beliefs, and economic and gender-related factors that affect finding and providing sustainable solutions to environmental problems. -
Complex Problem SolvingApply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
Analyze Data or InformationIdentify underlying principles, reasons or facts and break down information or data into separate parts.
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Computers and ElectronicsUnderstand circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. -
Science, Technology and ManagementLearn the science and technology behind renewable energy while considering business decisions required for investing in and managing systems using this technology Explore renewable energies including solar technologies, fuels synthesized from biomass, hydrogen, wind and others. -
Conservation Principles in Engineering and TechnologyExamine conservation laws of mass, energy, charge and momentum, and apply fundamental engineering concepts to problems in electrical circuits.
Accreditation Matters
Accredited* by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org.
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Acquire two additional credentials with our unique 3-in-1 design. The courses in our Information Technology (IT) Essentials certificate program and Information Technology and Networking associate degree are included within our Engineering Technology-Electronics – Renewable Energy degree program. Giving you the chance to obtain a certificate and an associate degree on the road to your bachelor's degree.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Renewable Energy Specialization may consider the following careers:
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Electronics Technician
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Energy Engineering Technician
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Technical Project Manager
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Test Engineers and Technologists
Learn more about careers in Renewable Energy
Essentials Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| ECET345 | Signals and Systems with Lab |
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH190 | Pre-Calculus |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| MATH265 | Applied Calculus |
| PHYS204 | Applied Physics with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
Tech Core Courses
| CEIS101 | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction to Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Security |
Program Courses
Automation and Electrical Systems
| ECT222 | Circuit Analysis Fundamentals |
| ECT225 | Electronic Devices and Systems |
| ECT284 | Automation and Control Systems with Lab |
Information Systems and Programming
| CIS170C | Programming with Lab |
| CIS247C | Object-Oriented Programming with Lab |
Application Development
| CIS355A | Business Application Programming with Lab |
Senior Project
| CEIS392 | Product, Project, and People Management |
| CEIS494 | Senior Project I |
| CEIS496 | Senior Project II |
Technology Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
| CEIS499 | Preparation for the Profession |
Specialized Courses
Engineering Technology Foundations: Sustainability and Renewable Energy
| BIOS135 | Foundations in Biology and Chemistry |
| ECET301 | Conservation Principles in Engineering and Technology with Lab |
| ECET350 | Signal Processing with Lab |
| REET300 | Introduction to Alternative Energy Technologies with Lab |
| REET420 | Power Electronics and Alternative Energy Applications with Lab |
| REET425 | Electric Machines and Power Systems with Lab |
| SCI204 | Environmental Sciences with Lab |
| SUST310 | Renewable Energy: Science, Technology and Management |
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*The Engineering Technology – Computers and Engineering Technology-Electronics programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org.
1As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Software Development, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology – Electronics and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
