Solar Thermal Technology
Department:Applied Technologies
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
MCC Program Code: ST02CIP Code: 15.1703
NYSED Code (BRI): 35659
New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.
Description
The Solar Thermal Certificate is designed for the student who is seeking an entry level position as a Solar Thermal Installer and Service Technician, and those currently employed in the field of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning or related areas. The program provides the student with essential information and training to install and work with solar thermal systems. The coursework includes fundamentals of collecting and transferring solar heat, the National Electric, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Code, and teaches the principles of a solar thermal system. This entry level certificate will prepare students to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar Thermal Entry Level Certification Exam. Students interested in this program may also be interested in the Air Conditioning Technology: Heating and Ventilation program and the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning program.
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Install solar thermal heating systems with properly selected components.
2.Perform start up, testing and, adjustment of solar thermal heating systems.
3.Perform service and maintenance on solar thermal heating systems according to industry standards.
4.Diagnose common malfunctions for solar thermal equipment.
5.Perform corrective repairs for solar thermal equipment.
6.Design, size, and select solar thermal heating systems for proper applications.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Elementary Algebra with Geometry (or MTH 098 at MCC).
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER: 19 Credit Hours |  |
| HVA 101 Basic Refrigeration Theory | 3 |
| HVA 103 Heating Systems | 3 |
| HVA 105 Electric and Motor Controls | 3 |
| HVA 202 Boiler Systems | 3 |
| MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics or higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| STT 101 Introduction to Solar Thermal Technology | 3 |
| Total | 18-19 |
| SECOND SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours | |
| HVA 102 Air Conditioning Theory | 3 |
| HVA 104 Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| STT 102 Solar Thermal Installation | 3 |
| STT 201 Troubleshooting and Preventative Maintenance for Solar Thermal Systems | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 33-35 |