Mar 24, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog

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2026-2027 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 Manufacturing 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 service failed components
Describe the hazards associated with electrical equipment and apply appropriate safety methods for working around industrial machinery
Collaborate effectively with others to plan, contribute to, and complete tasks as part of a technical team.
Identify, analyze, and apply appropriate tools and techniques to solve defined technical problems.
Develop and deliver clear written, oral, and graphical communications in both technical and general contexts; locate and interpret technical documents and standards.