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
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