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Wind Energy Technology, A.A.S.

Location: Canby

Description:  As energy costs continue to escalate, the demand for lower cost, more efficient, and renewable energy sources continue to be explored.  The career of Wind Energy Technician includes everything from installation and repair to  troubleshooting of wind energy towers.  This technician will be capable of working closely with clients with an understanding of environmental issues and politics, written technical skills, and data interpretation.

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Electrical Circuit Fundamentals AND

Electrical Circuit Fundamentals Lab OR

DC Circuits AND

AC Circuits

Wind Energy Fundamentals

Mechanical Systems

Air Foils, Blades, and Rotors

Wind Turbines

Environmental, Health, & Safety Wind Energy

Wind Energy OSHA Standards

Wind Generation/Transmission/ Distribution

Turbine Siting & Construction

Data Acquisition and Communication

Introduction to Microcomputers

Electric Motors

Electric Motor Control I

Programmable Logic Controllers

Applied Electrical Calculations

Fluid Power Hydraulic Theory

AHA, CPR Healthcare Provider

General Education:

Introduction to Speech

Composition I

Issues in the Environment

Introduction to Geography OR

Introduction to Physical Geography

GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES

TOTAL CREDITS

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

2

1

1

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

2

4

1


3

3

3

3

4

3-4

64

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