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Automation 4 : PLC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Power Electronics 2 : Drives 10605158
This course provide the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives ( VFD ' s ) to AC induction motors . This course concentrates on the ABB ACS355 Variable Speed Drive . ( Prerequisite : 10-605-157 , Power Electronics 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Solar Tech 1 Lab 10482140 provides hands-on lab-based environment where you learn basic parts of photovoltaic systems , complete a solar site assessment , and learn how to size a solar system for desired power output , as well as to work safely around solar electric equipment . Course Typically Offered :
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Wind Farm Internship 10482103 Will allow learners to develop skill portfolios through hands-on training in the installation , maintenance and / or troubleshooting of wind energy systems . Students will work with their employers to ensure safe and proper techniques while working on and around wind turbines and fine-tuning their electromechanical skills . Internship opportunities vary in availability and location throughout the United States . Travel is required . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only
Wind Systems Networking 10482143 Introduces the wind technician to the applications of SCADA , SCADA control processes , remote connections of generation assets , remote monitoring and remote control , IP addressing , installing and removing programs on PC ’ s , downloading programs on PLC ’ s , proper removal and replacement of communication and control components , as well as connecting to various components for troubleshooting , testing , and component addressing . ( Prerequisitie : 10-620-138 Programmable Controllers-Allen Bradley ; Corequisite : 10-482-124 Wind Technician 3 Lab ) Course Typically Offered :
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Wind Farm Internship 10482103 Will allow learners to develop skill portfolios through hands-on training in the installation , maintenance and / or troubleshooting of wind energy systems . Students will work with their employers to ensure safe and proper techniques while working on and around wind turbines and fine-tuning their electromechanical skills . Internship opportunities vary in availability and location throughout the United States . Travel is required . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only
Energy Power & Force 10482135 studies laws and theories of electric power generation that govern motion and how to apply them to a range of concepts including rotational inertia , acceleration , velocity , lift , force , torque , etc . Studies the law of Conservation of Energy and basic atomic theory and how these concepts apply to electric power generation . The use and function of simple machines , and how they relate to electric power generator function , is also explored . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Wind Farm Internship 10482103 Will allow learners to develop skill portfolios through hands-on training in the installation , maintenance and / or troubleshooting of wind energy systems . Students will work with their employers to ensure safe and proper techniques while working on and around wind turbines and fine-tuning their electromechanical skills . Internship opportunities vary in availability and location throughout the United States . Travel is required . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only
Energy Power & Force Lab 10482136 applies the laws and theories that govern motion to energy power and force concepts including rotational inertia , acceleration , velocity , lift , force and torque . Exploration of basic atomic theory and how it applies to electric power generation is conducted . In addition , the law of conservation of energy is applied in the lab activities . The use and function of simple machines , and how they relate to generator function is also examined . Co-requisites : 10-482-135 , Energy Power & Force . Course Typically Offered :
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Wind Farm Internship 10482103 Will allow learners to develop skill portfolios through hands-on training in the installation , maintenance and / or troubleshooting of wind energy systems . Students will work with their employers to ensure safe and proper techniques while working on and around wind turbines and fine-tuning their electromechanical skills . Internship opportunities vary in availability and location throughout the United States . Travel is required . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only
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