Courses

RET C101 Introduction to Wind Turbine Technology
A/CSU 1.00 Unit
Advisory: MATH C050, Reading Level 1, Writing Level 1
Th is course is an introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of how wind
energy is captured and transformed into electrical power. Topics include mechanical
physics, electricity and magnetism, fl uid dynamics, and aerodynamics. Th e course
introduces the student to the physical principles underlining the engineering of wind towers and electrical generators. 18 hours lecture.

RET C102 Wind Turbine Technician I
A/CSU 4.00 Units
Advisory: CSCI C070, Reading Level 1, Writing Level 2
Th is is the fi rst in the series of two courses designed to instruct students in the
fundamentals of wind turbine operation and maintenance and prepare them for positions
in the wind industry as technicians. In this course there is a strong emphasis on
safety as well as electrical testing equipment, AC and DC theory and hydraulics. 54
hours lecture/54 hours laboratory.

RET C103 Wind Turbine Technician II
A/N/CSU 4.00 Units
Prerequisite: RET C102
Th is is the second in the series of two courses designed to instruct students in
the fundamentals of wind turbine operation and maintenance and prepare them for
positions in the wind industry as technicians. Topics covered include: Concepts of
electronics, mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLC’s, maintenance and trouble
shooting, construction, data analysis, and meteorology. 54 hours lecture/54 hours
laboratory.

RET C104 Introduction to Solar Power Technology
A/CSU 1.00 Unit
Advisory: Reading Level 1, Writing Level 2
Th is course introduces an overview of the solar energy and power industry and
is also an introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of how solar energy is
captured and transformed into electrical power. Topics include the history of solar and
photo voltaic technology and related safety considerations. 18 hours lecture.

Courses

RET C105 Solar Energy I - Photovoltaic Technology
and Applications
A/N/CSU 3.00 Units
Prerequisite: RET C104 or concurrent enrollment
Th is course is designed to prepare the learner with basic knowledge of photovoltaic systems, suitable for a supervised, entry level position with a dealer/installer or other PV industry company. 45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory.

RET C105 Solar Energy I - Photovoltaic Technology
and Applications
A/N/CSU 3.00 Units
Prerequisite: RET C104 or concurrent enrollment
Th is course is designed to prepare the learner with basic knowledge of photovoltaic systems, suitable for a supervised, entry level position with a dealer/installer or other PV industry company. 45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory.

RET C111 Electrical Circuit Analysis I
A/CSU 4.00 Units
Advisory: MATH C050
Students will learn International System of Units; engineering notation and prefi
xes; defi nitions of current, voltage, resistance, power, work and effi ciency; Ohm’s and Kirchhoff ’s Laws; series and parallel circuit principles; series-parallel, DC resistive
networks. Th evenin and Norton’s theorems. Note: Th is course is cross listed with ET C101. 72 hours lecture.

RET C112 Electrical Circuit Analysis II
A/CSU 4.00 Units
Prerequisite: ET C101 or RET C111
Advisory: MATH C142
The course will cover power in AC circuits and the application of Kirchhoff ’s
Law, the concept of dependent sources, Th evenin and Norton equivalent circuits, the phenomena of resonance, transfer functions and fi lters, and transformers. Note: This course is cross listed with ET C105. 72 hours lecture.

RET C120 Introductory Hydraulics
A/CSU 4.00 Units
Prerequisite: RET C101
Advisory: MATH C050
Students will learn the fundamental concepts of hydraulics, lubrication, and bearing
technology with a focus on entering a profession in the wind power industry. Lab
work includes learning and applying hydraulic concepts using an MB 400 Hydraulic
System. 72 hours lecture.

 

Course Outlines:

  • Description: RET C105; Date: 10-22-2008; File Type/Size: pdf/331 kB