Jun 16, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

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2025-2026 Catalog

Natural Gas Technology, Technical Certificate

LOCATIONS:

Lake County - Valparaiso

Program issue

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 (or Higher)

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

IVYT 113 - Student Success - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Sciences CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
IVY 1XX - Student Success Course [3 Credits]

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE

ENRG 100 - Energy Industry Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
INDT 104 - Fluid Power I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NGAS 101 - Fundamentals of Natural Gas CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
INDT 114 - Introductory Welding CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NGAS 102 - Natural Gas Pipe Joining CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NGAS 203 - Natural Gas Regulatory and Compliance Issues CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
XXXX XXX - Statewide Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3

Select ONE of the following: {3 CREDITS]

INDT 280 - Co-op/Internship CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 [3 CREDITS TOTAL]
NGAS 204 - Natural Gas Construction Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Select ONE of the following: [3 CREDITS]

XXXX XXX - Energy Statewide Elective

OR
COMM 104 - Workplace Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIRED TOTAL: 30

Professional Technical Core total credits required

TOTAL CREDITS: 34

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY STATEWIDE ELECTIVE LIST

ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ADMF 101 - Key Principles of Advanced Man CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ADMF 106 - Supervision and Teams at Work CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
BUSN 101 - Introduction to Business CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ENRG XXX - Energy Technology courses
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship Exploratory Course [3 Credits]
HVAC 100 - Introduction to HVAC Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HVAC 200 - Home Automation and Smart Grid Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HVAC 203 - Heat Loss and Gain Calculation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HVAC 210 - Building Science & Analysis CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
INDT XXX - Industrial Technology courses
MKTG 101 - Principles of Marketing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NGAS XXX - Natural Gas courses
PPTC XXX - Powerplant courses
SUST XXX - Sustainable Energy courses

DEGREE OUTCOMES

Demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical principles and concepts that impact the Energy Technology industry.
Utilize electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and communication skills to diagnose, repair, test, and return to service failed components.
Describe the hazards associated with electrical equipment and apply appropriate safety methods for working around industrial machinery.
Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined technical problems.
Apply written, oral and graphical communication skills in both technical and non-technical environments; identify and use appropriate tech literature.
Recognize the need for, and benefits of continuing professional development.
Recognize the need for professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.