| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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ELTR 1010
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Basic Electricity
Fundamental electrical theory including electrical components and their effects on AC and DC circuits. Covers electrical measurement with emphasis on circuit analysis using Ohm's law, circuit testing equipment, and the use of each instrument.
| 3 |
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ELTR 1020
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Basic Electricity Lab
Includes practical application of safe work practices in building series and parallel circuits as used in the building industry. Includes utilizing digital meters and related test equipment in a live work setting.
| 2 |
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ELTR 1058
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Electrical and Operations Safety for Wind Energy
Basic study of the National Electrical Code and its interpretation for the wind industry.
| 3 |
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ELTR 1080
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Wind Energy Fundamentals
Introduction to how wind works, its reliability, and its economic, environmental, and political issues. Introduces the various application and the basic principles of wind energy systems. The course will cover the past and the future of wind industries.
| 3 |
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ELTR 1085
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Wind Energy Fundamentals Lab
Basic study of safety, equipment safety, structural awareness, environmental hazards, fall protection, non-climbing techniques, rescue plans, and physical demands for wind technician.
| 2 |
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ELTR 1090
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Wind Turbine Systems
This course will cover the interconnection issues, system interaction and protection, technical challenges, safety issues, and metering associated with renewable resource generation. The course will provide knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of electrical power systems. This course will also cover construction operation and control of wind systems, their management and planning, operation and control, systems management and correction.
| 3 |
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ELMC 1155
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Mechanical Systems for Wind Energy
This course is an introduction to the form and function of mechanical systems. The emphasis for this course will be on power transmission, lubrication, safety procedures, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems.
| 3 |
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ELTR 1230
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Motor Control
Practical source on various circuits commonly used to control electrical motors, including practice in troubleshooting and wiring control circuits in a laboratory situation.
| 2 |
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ELTR 1240
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Motor Control Lab
Practical application in constructing circuits used to control motors. Includes troubleshooting and repair of motor control systems in a lab setting.
| 2 |
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ELTR 1255
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Blueprint Reading
Study of electrical and structural blueprints used in the wind industry. Course includes creating materials lists and cost estimates for constructing wind turbines. Students will also learn how to use a CAD program to blueprint electrical and electromechanical devices used in the operation of wind turbines.
| 2 |
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ELTR 1300
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Cooperative Internship I
Work-study program for in-depth instruction on the job. The college gives both related and vocational instruction before and-or during this period, including seminars directly related to the work experience. These experiences are planned and supervised by the college and employers so that each contributes to the student's education and employability. First year completion of the Electrical Construction and Control program classes with a minimum GPA of 2.0 required.
| 1-8 |
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ELMC 2050
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Fluid Fundamentals
The study of fluid characteristics, the operations of valves, pumps and cylinders, and the basic steps in hydraulic troubleshooting.
| 2 |
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ELMC 2060
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Fluid Fundamentals Lab
Practical application in the safe use of high pressure hydraulic fluids. Students will also work as a team to draw and construct a simple hydraulic circuit, analyze a hydraulic system and demonstrate the use of flow control components.
| 2 |