Solar Energy Technology- Associate Degree- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Fluids 2: Basic Hydraulics 10620101 Hydraulic pumps, basic hydraulics actuator circuits, hydraulic schematics, apply Pascal ' s Law, summarize the effects of fluids friction, define properties of hydraulic energy, design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves.( Pre-requisite: 10-620-100, Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
AC 2: Reactance 10660108 Study of the way inductive, capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform. Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived.( Pre-requisite: 10-660-116, Introduction to AC / DC) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Photovoltaics-Advanced 10482133 Topics include batteries, wiring configurations, system diagramming, National Electrical code, component selection, wiring, safety and system maintenance.( Prerequisites: 10-482-126 Intro to Solar; 10-660-116, Introduction to AC / DC) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Intro to Energy Management 10481114 Introduces the basic concepts of energy, utility systems and utility rate structures; defines the need for energy management as an integral part of society at all levels. The course will present the various opportunities available to energy management students. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Blueprint Reading Intro 10403100 Develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of site plans, footings and foundations, floor plans, elevations, below-grade piping, above-grade piping, isometric piping diagrams, schedules and details, electrical floor plans, lighting, ventilating, and air conditioning. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Solar Storage & EV Charging 10482127 Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the basic working knowledge and skills required in the application and design of solar energy systems that include energy storage and incorporate EV charging. Topics of concentration include types of energy storage, sizing energy storage, integrating energy storage with residential and commercial solar systems and EV charging systems.( Pre-Requisite: 10- 482-133, Photovoltaics-Advanced) Course Typically Offered:
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Commercial HVACR Analysis 10481109 Identify commercial HVAC system types and the general energy use impact of each type. Calculations of system equipment efficiencies will be used to determine EER, SEER, AFUE, COP, combination and seasonal efficiency in boilers, balance point partial efficiency.( Corequisites: 10-481-114, Intro to Energy Management) Course Typically Offered: Fall
PV Monitoring & Troubleshoot 10482128 Introduces PV systems, how to monitor them, and troubleshooting issues. Course Typically Offered:
Technical Reporting 10801197 Principles of report writing and correspondence, proposals, feasibility reports, progress reports, investigation reports, evaluation reports, meeting reports, memos, and correspondence.( Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition I OR 10-801-195, Written Communication with“ C” or better) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Solar Advanced System Design 10483106 this course provides the opportunity for the learner to further develop their knowledge, skills, process and understanding of solar electric and solar thermal systems design and applications while learning basic business and trade skills. Emphasis will be placed on safety, system design, monitoring, installation, maintenance & troubleshooting.( Prerequisites: 10-483-107, Solar Thermal Design & Site; 10-482-132, Photovoltaics-Design & Site; 10-482-133, Photovoltaics-Adv; Corequisite: 10-483-108, Solar Thermal Advanced) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, and human diversity in personal, social and vocational settings.( Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration / conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority / minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled / ADA.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
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