Academics

The associate in applied science degree in Wind Turbine Technology provides students with the skills and knowledge needed for entry level technical positions in the wind turbine industry.

The program emphasizes current theory and practice in siting, installing and maintaining wind turbines of various sizes. Students study turbine designs, systems and subsystems, electrical systems, generation and transmission, energy management and related sustainability topics. The curriculum also emphasizes safety, teamwork and professional communication skills.  

Graduates of the Wind Turbine Technology AAS will demonstrate the ability to: 

• Articulate and apply the basic concepts of sustainability and the environmental and economic issues of the industry.
• Apply the concepts of wind energy and safely operate wind turbines.
• Safely use and maintain DC and AC electrical systems as used in wind generation and power transmission.
• Safely use and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems as used in wind turbine operation
• Safely operate and maintain motors and generators as used in wind turbine operation.
• Safely operate and maintain the mechanical systems associated with wind turbines.