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Renewable Energy Technician


Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Director: Kerry Hardman

Program Website

The Renewable Energy Technician Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for technician jobs in the rapidly expanding renewable energy industry. Program graduates have general skills in industrial safety, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic system operation, and mechanical system repair. They also have specialized skills in programmable logic controls, digital electronics, and wind turbine operations and maintenance. These specialized skills are built on a strong educational foundation in math, writing, communications, and computing.

For more information on other programs in this field, visit the catalog pages for the Industrial Technician CAS and the Industrial Technician AAS.

Graduates are prepared to:

  • Identify and practice safe workplace habits.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with basic electrical tools and the ability to troubleshoot a basic electrical system.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with basic mechanical tools and the ability to repair a basic mechanical system.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of both conventional and renewable energy sources.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers and common operating systems and applications software.
  • Develop and practice professional standards of workplace communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrate wind industry safety skills, including climbing, rescue, and confined space procedures.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of AC and DC variable speed motor drives.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of programmable logic controllers.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of digital electronics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of wind turbine operations and maintenance procedures.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of college-level algebra.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of motor control circuits and how they operate.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

DescriptionCosts
Tutiion and Fees $6,380
Application Fee $30
Program Fee $1,000
Books/Supplies $2,105
Total $9,515

*

Fall 2017 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums will be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.


Many students need preliminary math and writing courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and writing placement before planning out their full program schedules.

GFC MSU Additional Graduation Requirement

CodeCourseCredits
COLS 103Becoming a Successful Student +1

First Year
FallCredits
ETEC 101 AC/DC Electronics I *,+ 3
ELCT 120 Basic Industrial Controls *,+ 3
NRGY 120 Industrial Safety and Rigging *,+ 3
NRGY 130 Fundmtl of Mechanical Systems *,+ 3
Select one of the following:
M 105 Contemporary Mathematics **,+ 3
M 121 College Algebra ** 3
M 151 Precalculus **,+ 4
M 171 Calculus I **,+ 4
Credits15-16

First Year
Spring
MCH 130 Machine Shop * 3
COMX 115 Intro to Interpersonal Communc + 3
ETEC 103 AC/DC Electronics II *,+ 3
ELCT 130 Elec Motors and Generators *,+ 3
NRGY 110 Fundmtl Hydraul/Pneu Systems *,+ 3
WRIT 104 Workplace Communications + 2
Credits17


Second Year
Fall
CAPP 131 Basic MS Office + 3
ETEC 220 ElectricalPower/Distribution I *,+ 3
ETEC 231 Electronic Drive Systems *,+ 3
ETEC 245 Digital Electronics *,+ 4
ELCT 250 Programmable Electronic Contro *,+ 3
Credits16

Second Year
Spring
CAPP 156 MS Excel *,+ 3
ETEC 230 Electric Power/Distribution II *,+ 3
NRGY 101 Intro to Sustainable Energy *,+ 3
NRGY 210 Wind Technician Safety *,+ 4
NRGY 230 Wind Turb Operations & Maint *,+ 3
Credits16
Total Credits64-65


*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.

+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.