WTT-103 Introduction to Wind Energy, 3 cr.
Introduction to Wind Energy students will be exposed to the
many facets of the wind industry. This course will cover the
history and development of the wind industry, terminology
used in the industry, types and applications of various wind
turbines, environmental and economic issues of the wind
industry, the future of the wind industry, other topics that
are appropriate.
(Formerly WT-103C)
WTT-106 Wind Turbine Field Training, 3 cr.
Wind Turbine Field Training students will be introduced to
the aspects of the industry standards, requirements, and
issues that are a part of working in the field. Information
to be covered will include but not be limited to safety
training, working around cranes and riggings, tower
climbing, fasteners and lubricants used in the industry,
other subject matter that may be appropriate.
(Formerly WT-106C)
WTT-114 Field Training & Project Operation, 5 cr.
Field Training & Project Operations will introduce the
students to industry standards of safety, operation and
maintenance of wind turbines and project operations.
Students will also benefit from field trips to operational
projects to gain perspective of day to day operations of a
wind turbine generation facility.
(Formerly WT-114C)
WTT-116 Intro/Wind Turbine Operations, 3 cr.
Introduction to Wind Turbine Operations will introduce the
students to the daily operation of a wind turbine facility.
Course content will include reporting requirements,
documentation, use of technical manuals, controllers and
monitoring systems, other pertinent content.
(Formerly WT-116C)
WTT-118 Direct Current Elect Theory, 4 cr.
Direct Current Electrical Theory is an introduction to basic
electrical theory and the components that make up electrical
circuits. D/C Theory will be presented in a lecture and
laboratory format. Course content will include, but not be
limited to basic circuits, electrical components and their
applications, hands-on reinforcement of theory covered
during lecture.
(Formerly WT-118C)
WTT-123 Alt Current Elect Theory I, 4 cr.
Students will be exposed to the principles and applications
of alternating current (AC). Prerequisite of AC1 is DC.
(Formerly WT-123C)
WTT-126 Basic Hydraulics, 3 cr.
This course will introduce students to the basic structure
and application of hydraulics. Students will also learn how
to read hydraulic schematics and troubleshoot basic
hydraulic components.
(Formerly WT-126C)
WTT-132 Electric Motors and Generators, 2 cr.
Introduction to the terminology and basic principals of
Direct Current and Alternating Current motors and
generators. Students will be exposed to not only single
phase but three phase motors and generators as well as the
controls that allow operation.
(Formerly WT-132C)
WTT-133 Wind Turbine Mechanical System, 3 cr.
Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems will introduce the students
to gearboxes and other mechanical systems that make up
subsystems of today’s wind turbine.
(Formerly WT-133C)
WTT-134 Electric Motors & Generators, 4 cr.
Electric motors and generators is an introduction to types
of motors and generators that are used today. The
characteristics of Direct Current and Alternating Current
motors and generators will be discussed and demonstrated
through lecture and hands on laboratory sessions.
(Formerly WT-134C)
WTT-143 Alternating Current Elect Theory I, 3 cr.
Students will be exposed to alternating voltage and current
and the many properties that will assist them in
troubleshooting AC circuits. Instruction will include
capacitive and inductive circuits. Lab will include
hands-on training to enhance lecture information.
(Formerly WT-143C)
WTT-201 Wind Turbine Site Construction/Locate, 1 cr.
Students attending "Wind Turbine Site Construction and
Locations" will be exposed to the various aspects of
construction as it applies to the Wind Industry. Students
will be engaged in discussions on the use of cranes,
rigging, tower assembly, commissioning as well as other
events that encompass Wind Turbine Power Production
facilities.
(Formerly WT-201C)
WTT-204 Wind Turbine Siting, 4 cr.
This course will allow students the opportunity to learn the
techniques, methodology, and concepts used to develop
projects around the world.
(Formerly WT-204C)
WTT-214 Basic Networking/Comp Tech, 3 cr.
Foundational training in local area networking technology,
protocols, and installation procedures. Troubleshooting
minor hardware problems, installing hardware, system
configuration, and running diagnostics.
(Formerly WT-214C)
WTT-216 Power Generation & Transmission 3 cr.
Power Generation and Transmission will serve as an
introduction to the generation of electrical power with a
wind turbine generator, moving that power through a local
transmission system to a substation where a customer will
purchase the generated power. This course will cover all
aspects of working with components of a high voltage
transmission system.
(Formerly WT-216C)
WTT-223 Airfoils and Composite Repair, 3 cr.
Airfoils and Composite Repair will prepare the student for
working with wind turbine blades to include terms,
manufacture and repair of wind turbine blades.
(Formerly WT-223C)
WTT-225 Data Acquisition & Assessment, 4 cr.
This course will give students information on how wind
resource data is collected and analyzed for the use in the
development of wind powered generation of electricity.
Students will also learn how to assess power production of
individual wind turbines.
(Formerly WT-225C)
WTT-235 Programmable Logic Control Systems, 4 cr.
This course will introduce students to Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC's), primarily the Allen Bradley SLC 500
line of processors.
(Formerly WT-235C)
WTT-244 Alt Current Elect Theory II, 4 cr.
Alternating Current Electrical Theory II will consist of
instruction that will build upon experience gained in Direct
Current Theory and Alternating Current Theory I. Students
will be introduced to advanced concepts of electrical
theory. (Formerly WT-244C)
WTT-245 Electrical Practical Application, 4 cr.
Electrical Practical Applications will provide students with
practical wiring exercises involving installation, wiring,
and troubleshooting of electrical devices and equipment used
in, but not specific to, wind turbine control systems.
Students will study electrical diagrams, design of
electrical systems, and electrical safety.
(Formerly WT-245C)
WTT-932 Internship, 5 cr.
The wind turbine internship will give students the
opportunity to apply skills developed during the first two
semesters of the Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program.
(Formerly WT-205C)