NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 382

Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 904821
Explore renewable energy generation systems with a focus on solar electric ( photovoltaic ) systems . First Semester
10-480-101 Renewable Energy & Sustainab 10-482-126 Intro to Solar 10-482-132 Photovoltaics-Design & Site 10-482-133 Photovoltaics-Advanced Semester Total
4 4 3 4
15.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay
Total Credits 15.00
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Enroll in classes .
10-480-101 RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ... an overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current applications . Emphasis will be placed on policies , renewable energy production , green products and jobs . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-482-126 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ... an overview of the use of sunlight to produce heat and electricity and the practical and economical use of solar power and solar thermal systems . Learn the importance of energy ef�ciency and the economics of solar hybrid designs . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-482-132 PHOTOVOLTAICS-DESIGN & SITE ... learn steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a PV system . Focus on de�ning the solar window , system site placement , system sizing and design , load analysis and energy ef�ciency concepts . ( Corequisite : 10-482-126 , Intro to Solar ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-482-133 PHOTOVOLTAICS-ADVANCED ... topics include batteries , wiring con�gurations , system diagramming , National Electrical code , component selection , wiring , safety and system maintenance . ( Prerequisites : 10-482-126 Intro to Solar ; 10-660- 104 , DC 1 : Intro ; 10-660-105 , DC 2 : Circuits ; 10-620-107 , AC 1 : Properties ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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