Rising energy costs and increased energy consumption throughout Nevada and the United States has created a critical need for trained personal to manage and assess energy consumption. The IEE AAS is designed to serve the growing needs for efficient energy use across the state. The course will be offered using the distance learning technologies pioneered by Great Basin College. Interactive video and Internet instruction make the program easily accessible throughout the state, and innovative partnerships with the Community College of Southern Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College, and Western Nevada Community College make the program accessible to students in every community in the state. Through the collaborative efforts of the community colleges of the Nevada System of Higher Education, students are now able to access the training for a great career without traveling far from home.

The program is part of the cutting edge technology curricula developed in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Great Basin College. Like other innovative CTE programs at GBC, the courses use industry standards for assessment and certification, assuring that students will graduate with the competencies the industry expects of them in the field.

The IEE program utilizes course work from the successful Electrical Systems Technology, Industrial Plant Mechanics, and Instrumentation programs at GBC. The three partner community colleges contribute course work in Construction, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Electrical Systems and Electronics, providing students with backgrounds for careers in a variety of industrial areas.

Prospective Students

Below you'll find the current Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence.

Currently Enrolled Students

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Program Requirements

Program Outcomes Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills to: Understand the basics of thermodynamics and the principles and function of the equipment used in an industrial facility. Understand the types of mechanisms for delivery of the various types of industrial energy sources with an emphasis on electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, and renewable energy sources. Apply knowledge gained to assess and manage compressed air system faults and be able to assess the financial impact of these faults. Recognize and evaluate renewable energy alternatives in the industrial work place with emphasis on financial and environmental gains. Understand the supply and demand side of steam systems and determine facility steam needs and proper water treatment. For More Information, Contact: Community College of Southern Nevada Dennis Soukup, 702.651.3072 Email Great Basin College Bret Murphy, 775.753.2217 Email Truckee Meadows Community College Wes Evans, 775 856-5300, Email Western Nevada College Emily Howarth, 775.445.3292 Email

General Education Requirements See the General Education Requirements for the AAS degree. Specifics for this program are as follows. One required Science course is fulfilled by the program's Fluid Power requirement. Fulfill the other Science Requirement with PHYS 100. The program's Introduction to Instrumentation course fulfills the Technology requirement. Emphasis Courses 3 Basic Electrical for Technology: AIT 120 3 Principles of Microeconomics: ECON 102 3 Introduction to Instrumentation: EIT 233 2 Blueprint Reading: ELM 141B 2.5 Introduction to AC Controls: ELM 127B 4 Advanced AC Controls: ELM 133B 3 Introduction to Heating, Ventilation & AC: HVAC 101B 3 Compressed Air System Fundamentals: IEE 201 2 Industrial Processes: IEE 203 2 Energy Assessment Methodology: IEE 205 2 Energy Systems Measures: IEE 207 2 Energy Supply & Market Fundamentals: IEE 209 2 Utility Supply Fundamentals: IEE 211 2 Steam System Fundamentals: IEE 213 2 Energy Efficient Building Systems: IEE 215 5.5 Fluid Power: IT 208B 3 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene: OSH 102