2024-2025 Catalog

Wind Energy Technician- Associate in Applied Science

This program prepares individuals to work in the emerging wind power energy industry. Students will complete an industry-derived curriculum as they learn about the electrical power generation industry, safety at the worksite, mechani- cal devices, as well as hydraulic and electrical systems. Graduates enter the workforce with the skills necessary to be employed and succeed in entry-level technical positions and with additional training and experience may advance to supervisory or advanced technical positions. This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details.

 


Required Courses

First Semester

WIND 100Introduction to Wind Energy

4

WIND 100LIntroduction to Wind Energy Laboratory

0

MFRG 105Intro to Maintenance

3

MATT 133Technical Mathematics I

4

ELEC 160Intro Electricity/Electronics

5

ELEC 160LElectronics 160 Lab

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

WIND 150Wind Turbine Material Electro Mechanical

4

WIND 150LWind Turbine Materials Electro Mech Lab

0

MFRG 230Electrical Diagnosis & Repair

4

ELEC 269Programmable Controllers

3

ELEC 269LElectronics | Lab

0

ELEC 273Digital Electronics

4

ELEC 273LElectronics | Lab

0

ENGL 121Communication Skills

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

WIND 200Wind Power Delivery Systems

4

WIND 200LWind Power Delivery Systems Laboratory

0

MFRG 100Industrial Safety (osha 30 Hour)

3

MFRG 220Mechanical Diagnosis and Repa

4

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

WIND 250Wind Turbine Troubleshooting

4

WIND 250LWind Turbine Troubleshooting Laboratory

0

MFRG 231Hydraulics

MFRG 231LManufacturing | Lab

0

INFO 245Employment Seminar

1

ELEC 250Pneumatics & Controls

4

ELEC 250LElectronics | Lab

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 67