Wind Turbine Technology - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.15805

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Alternative Energy: Wind Turbine Technology is a two-year program designes to prepare students for a career in the Wind Industry. Upon graduation in this program you will have acquired the skills necessary to operate, maintain, service, and troubleshoot industrial wind turbines. This is a rapidly growing industry with a high demand for trained individuals. Employment opportunities include: Wind Turbine Technician, Operations Technician, Service and Maintenance Technician.

Fall First Year:

CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies Credits: 4
ET 100 - Electrical Calculations Credits: 2
ET 110 - DC Circuits Credits: 2
ET 120 - AC Circuits Credits: 2
MT 151 - Power Transmission Credits: 3
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 17

Winter First Year:

CST 160 - Networking Essentials Credits: 3
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
MT 161 - Industrial Rigging and Safety Credits: 2
MT 220 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics I Credits: 3
WTT 100 - Introduction to Wind Energy Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

Spring First Year:

ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ET 130 - Conventional Controls Credits: 3
MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures Credits: 2
WTT 110 - Climb Safety and Rescue Safety Training Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 10

Fall Second Year:

ET 122 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 5
MT 215 - Introduction to Composite Materials Credits: 3
PSC 103W - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: 4
WTT 120W - Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems Credits: 3
WTT 230 - Wind Turbine Schematics Credits: 1

Total Semester Credits: 16

Winter Second Year:

ET 136 - Grounding Credits: 2
ET 140 - Motor Controls and Drives Credits: 4
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W
WTT 240 - Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Credits: 2
SKET 132 can be taken in place of WTT 240
WTT 280 - Fundamentals of Data Acquisition Credits: 3
ET 280 can be taken in place of WTT 280

Total Semester Credits: 14

Total Credits: 73

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the degree.
Student is responsible for equipment, tools, and gear as required. Cost may exceed $200. Equipment for WTT 110 includes all-leather work gloves, OSHA approved safety glasses and safety work boots.
Students will be responsible for completing a Student Physical Examination Form prior to the first day of WTT 110 class. The examination form can be obtained from a Student Success Advisor or the WTT Program Coordinator
Due to industry standards related to safety equipment, student weight must not exceed 250 lbs.