Energy Operations Course Catalog
Use this course outline to see how maintenance, plant operations, instrumentation and process control build toward real-world troubleshooting and industrial operations
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Energy Operations (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
20 Months (4 Semesters, 1 Summer Session)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EO 103 | Fundamentals Of Maintenance Operations | 84 | 3 |
| ET 105 | OSHA/Safety, Torque Certifications, Valves, And Lifts | 56 | 2 |
| ET 150 | Mechanical Systems | 56 | 2 |
| EST 116 | DC/AC Electronics | 112 | 4 |
| EST 121 | Digital Systems A | 112 | 4 |
| WLD 232 | Welding Process | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 476 | 17 |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EO 110 | Fundamentals Thermodynamics Theory And Lab | 84 | 3 |
| ET 185 | Fluid Power | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 175 | Basic Motor Controls | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 84 | 3 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 398 | 17 | |
First Year – Summer Session
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EO 216 | Internship/Capstone Project | 300 | 5 |
| Total | 300 | 5 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EO 202 | Introduction To Electric Industry | 84 | 3 |
| EO 211 | Power Generation, Transmission, And Distribution | 84 | 3 |
| ET 110 | Plant Blueprints And Drawings | 56 | 2 |
| ET 227 | Water Treatment | 56 | 2 |
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 370 | 16 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EO 206 | Gas Processing | 84 | 3 |
| EO 208 | Ethanol Biofuels Production | 84 | 3 |
| EO 212 | Boiler Operations And Refrigeration | 84 | 3 |
| EO 214 | Instrumentation And Controls Simulations | 84 | 3 |
| ET 215 | Plant Operation And Troubleshooting | 56 | 2 |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 437 | 17 | |
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Energy Operations: Third Year Option in Robotics (2026-2027)
9 Months (2 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 37
Graduates from the Energy Operations program can enroll in a third-year option to obtain an A.A.S. degree in Robotics. Admittance will be approved by the Robotics instructional staff.
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 246 | Circuit Board Design | 84 | 3 |
| EST 247 | Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| EST 267 | Rework, Repair, And Surface Mount Soldering | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 200 | Mechanical Design And 3-D Modeling | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 219 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Integration | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 227 | Robot Operation And Programming | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 229 | Introduction To Vision Systems | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 476 | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 115 | Electronic Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 219 | 3D Printer Build | 84 | 3 |
| PM 228 | Introduction To Precision Machining | 112 | 4 |
| RBTC 202 | Robotic Engineering | 168 | 6 |
| RBTC 238 | Advanced Robot Integration And Vision | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 560 | 20 |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.