Technology Studies: Energy Management, AS (ENMG-AS-COT)

As part of the Connecticut College of Technology (COT), the Technology Studies A.S. degree provides the knowledge and skills within specific high-demand technology fields. The program consists of lecture and lab course work in engineering, technology, industrial technology, mathematics, sciences, and foundational requirements that provide a solid comprehensive background for continuation in a four-year technology degree program or entry into the workforce. Upon completion of a Technology Studies A.S. degree, students can transfer to Central CT State University or the University of Hartford to complete designated B.S. degrees.

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply mathematical, scientific and technological principles and concepts to identify and formulate solutions to technical problems.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to function on teams.
• Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.

Technology Studies: Energy Management offers students a hands-on curriculum utilizing the college’s facilities as a “living laboratory” to provide a career path that aligns with commercial and/or industrial energy management practices.

In addition to meeting the Technology Studies outcomes students in this option will:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of energy, its measurement and varied approaches to conserving/saving.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of commercial building systems and be able to explain their operation, interactions, and their energy use.
• Perform energy analysis on potential conservation measures in commercial/industrial settings, and incorporate both conceptual and technical understanding in their project reports.
• Demonstrate an increased proficiency with spreadsheets, charts, and graphs in Excel.
• Practice technical writing and oral skills and will create technical documents.