Program Description:
The Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering (EGEE) Program offers a comprehensive study of various resources that power the modern society. The EGEE Program course of study promotes accelerating clean technology innovation as well as adopting sustainable business practices for the benefit of the economy and the environment. Particular focus is directed toward basic understanding and appreciation of energy and environmental concepts and interconnectedness. The EGEE Program offers a series of complementary certificates that may be used for job placement and advancement in the field. When combined with the appropriate general education and graduation requirements, an EGEE Program certificate leads to an Associate in Science degree that may be used for advanced job placement in the field.
EGEE Awards
Certificates of Achievement:
- Green Building Energy Professional (18 units)
- EGEE 50: Building Science Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 55: Air Quality Management and Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 70: Energy Industry Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 72: Energy Conservation Strategies (3 units)
- EGEE 78: Solar Electric Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 80: Energy Storage (3 units)
- Energy Analysis and Consultation (24 units)
- EGEE 50: Building Science Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 55: Air Quality Management and Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 70: Energy Industry Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 72: Energy Conservation Strategies (3 units)
- EGEE 78: Solar Electric Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 80: Energy Storage (3 units)
- EGEE 85: Energy Standard Practice (3 units)
- EGEE 98: Energy Service Entrepreneurship (3 units)
Associate's of Science Degree:
- Green Building Energy Professional (18 units)
- EGEE 50: Building Science Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 55: Air Quality Management and Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 70: Energy Industry Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 72: Energy Conservation Strategies (3 units)
- EGEE 78: Solar Electric Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 80: Energy Storage (3 units)
- Energy Analysis and Consultation (24 units)
- EGEE 50: Building Science Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 55: Air Quality Management and Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 70: Energy Industry Principles (3 units)
- EGEE 72: Energy Conservation Strategies (3 units)
- EGEE 78: Solar Electric Systems (3 units)
- EGEE 80: Energy Storage (3 units)
- EGEE 85: Energy Standard Practice (3 units)
- EGEE 98: Energy Service Entrepreneurship (3 units)
Career Opportunities
Some careers in energy and geo-environmental engineering require education beyond the associate degree and some require a graduate degree. This is not a comprehensive list but some of the most common career options with a degree in energy and geo-environmental engineering include:
- Building analyst
- Business operations specialist
- First line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
- Green HVAC/R professionals
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Envelope professionals
- Energy auditor
- Solar energy installation managers
- Solar photovoltaic installer
- Weatherization installers and technicians.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing this award the students will be able to:
- Explain the role of mechanical systems and their relationship to building performance;
- Recognize conservation strategies and energy saving measures by examining the house-as-a-system;
- Evaluate current issues and concerns regarding indoor air quality, the ozone layer, and computer technology in the environment;
- Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of energy resources in terms of the effects on the environment;
- Examine evolving technologies and implementation challenges to manage and meet growing energy demands;
- Examine the relationship between energy use and society;
- Explore energy efficiency in various energy conversion devices;
- Distinguish various types of appliances by energy ratings and performance;
- Distinguish between various applications for lighting;
- Identify relevant electrical and building codes that govern photovoltaic (PV) systems at various locations;
- Examine energy storage technology performance, benefits, and costs.
All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.