Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-413-348 Electricity-Basic
2
10-480-101 Energy-Intro Renewable & Susta
4
10-482-126 Intro to Solar
4
10-482-125 Photovoltaics-Advanced
3
10-482-120 Photovoltaics-Design & Site As
2
Course Descriptions
10-480-101 Energy-Intro Renew & Sustain...an overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current applications. Emphasis will be placed on energy consumption, efficiency, and conservation.
Offered in: Summer 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
10-482-125 Photovoltaics-Advanced...topics include batteries, wiring configurations, system diagramming, National Electrical Code, component selection, wiring, safety and system maintenance. (Prerequisite 10-482-126, Intro to Solar: Corequisites: 10-413-348, Electricity-Basic, OR (10-660-104, DC 1: Intro, AND 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits, AND 10-620-107, AC 1: Properties)
Offered in: Fall 2010, Spring 2011
10-482-120 Photovoltaics-Design & Site...learn steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a PV system. Focus on defining the solar window, system site placement and sizing, lead analysis and energy efficiency. (Corequisite: 10-482-126, Intro to Solar)
Offered in: Fall 2010, Spring 2011
10-413-348 Electricity-Basic ...electron theory, electrical terms, Ohm's Law, DC and AC circuits, magnetism and magnetic devices, electrical measurements, inductance and capacitance, relays and transformers, motors and generators, circuit protective devices, electrical safety.
10-482-126 Introduction to Solar ...an overview of the use of sunlight to produce heat and electricity and the practical and economical use of solar power and solar thermal systems. Learn the importance of energy efficiency and the economics of solar hybrid designs.
For more information, please contact: The Trades and Technical Department,(920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461,or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.