Wind Energy Technology Courses
Cloud County Community College, in partnership with Manhattan Area Technical College, offers two paths to a career in Wind Energy. The Associate of Applied Science degree provides the best opportunity for students without Lineman training or electrician experience. Through the Certificate Program, students with appropriate training and experience can quickly attain the critical coursework for wind energy.
Certificate Program required courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Intro to Wind Energy | 3 |
| Electrical Theory | 3 |
| Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| Hydraulics | 3 |
| English Comp. 1 | 3 |
| Networking and Computer Technology | 3 |
| Electronics | 3 |
| Substation/Voltage Regulation | 3 |
| Electric Motors, Generators, and PLCs | 3 |
| Data Acquisition and Communication | 3 |
| Cooperative Education Internship | 4 |
Associate of Applied Science required courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| English Comp. 1 | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Meteorology | 4 |
| Humanities General Education Core Course | 3 |
| Intro to Wind Energy | 3 |
| Electrical Theory | 3 |
| Employability Skills, Safety, Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| Applied Physics | 3 |
| Electronics | 3 |
| Substation/Voltage Regulation | 3 |
| Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| Airfoils and Composite Repair | 3 |
| Networking & Computer Technology | 3 |
| Hydraulics | 3 |
| Turbine Siting | 3 |
| Transformer Theory | 3 |
| Electric Motors, Generators, and PLCs | 3 |
| Field Training & Project Operations | 3 |
| Data Acquisition & Communication | 3 |
| Cooperative Education Internship | 4 |
