| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| TEC-057 | Intro to Renewable Energy TEC-057 This course provides students with an introduction to forms of renewable energy as well as how it is produced and utilized. Topics include photovoltaic, solar and wind energy production. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Intro to Renewable Energy Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| IND-044 | Fluid Power IND-044 Provides technicians 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 and fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students.
Fluid Power Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EET-040 | Applied D.C. Circuits EET-040 Develops 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.
Applied D.C. Circuits Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| EET-050 | Applied A.C. Circuits *EET-050 Introduces 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.
Applied A.C. Circuits Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| TEC-048 | Applied Shop Computations TEC-048 Focuses 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.
Applied Shop Computations Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043 Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
Industrial Safety Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| WND-040 | Intro to Wind Technology WND-040 This 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)
Intro to Wind Technology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| EET-072 | Industrial Control I EET-072 This 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.
Industrial Control I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| IND-052 | Electrical Installation Proc *+++IND-052 Focuses 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.
Electrical Installation Proc Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| EET-086 | Prog Logic Controllers I *+++EET-086 This 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.
Prog Logic Controllers I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| --- --- | Technical Elective --- ---
Technical Elective | 2.5 | |
| EET-068 | Photovoltaic Systems *EET-068 This 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)
Photovoltaic Systems Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| WND-041 | Wind Technology Maintenance I *WND-041 This 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)
Wind Technology Maintenance I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 33.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089 Covers 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.
Small Business Management Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CAD-056 | CAD I CAD-056 Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
CAD I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-069 | Residential Wiring I EET-069 This 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)
Residential Wiring I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EET-070 | Photovoltaic Technician EET-070 This 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)
Photovoltaic Technician Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-075 | HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 This 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.
HMI-Human Machine Interface Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| IND-054 | Trouble Shooting & Prev Maint IND-054 Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action.
Trouble Shooting & Prev Maint Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| IND-062 | Rigging and Hoisting IND-062 This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of hoisting and rigging equipment. Safety regulations will be discussed along with the determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Rigging and Hoisting Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| MET-043 | Motors and Generators MET-043 This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls.
Motors and Generators Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |