FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
TEC-057 | Intro to Renewable Energy TEC-057This course provides students with an introduction to forms of renewable energy, how it is produced and utilized. Topics include photovoltaic, solar, and wind energy production. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
IND-044 | Fluid Power IND-044Provides technician with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes: fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves, fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students.
| 3.0 |
EET-040 | Applied D.C. Circuits EET-040Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction.
| 2.5 |
EET-050 | Applied A.C. Circuits *EET-050Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope.
| 2.5 |
TEC-048 | Applied Shop Computations TEC-048Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization.
| 3.0 |
TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
| 1.0 |
WND-040 | Intro to Wind Technology WND-040This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
EET-072 | Industrial Control I EET-072This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronical motor controllers.
| 2.0 |
IND-052 | Electrical Installation Proc * +++IND-052Focuses on the methods and materials used in electrical installation, and the problems encountered in construction work. The National Electrical Code is used as a guide.
| 2.5 |
EET-086 | Prog Logic Controllers I * +++EET-086This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math.
| 2.0 |
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| 2.5 |
EET-068 | Photovoltaic Systems *EET-068This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
WND-041 | Wind Technology Maintenance I *WND-041This course introduces students to wind turbine maintenance. Lectures focus on gearbox and electrical system maintenance while the labs focus on tools, climbing and safety. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 |
Total Program Hours | 33.0 |
Suggested Electives | ||
BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy, and maintain financial and inventory control.
| 3.0 |
CAD-056 | CAD I CAD-056Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
EET-069 | Residential Wiring I EET-069This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
EET-070 | Photovoltaic Technician EET-070This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, electrical codes, and hardware installation. Maintaining and troubleshooting systems are performed. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
EET-075 | HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security.
| 2.0 |
IND-054 | Trouble Shooting & Prev Maint IND-054Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action.
| 3.0 |
IND-062 | Rigging and Hoisting IND-062This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of hoisting and rigging equipment. Safety regulations will be discussed along with determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 1.0 |
MET-043 | Motors and Generators MET-043This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls.
| 2.5 |
WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
| 2.5 |