As an applied, academic degree program that includes a Global Wind Organisation-approved curriculum, the Associate of Applied Science in Wind Energy Technology prepares students for immediate employment as wind turbine technicians or for transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning. Students completing the Associate of Applied Science will also earn the Career and Technical Certificate in Offshore Safety and Survival and the Technical Diploma in Wind Turbine Mechanics and Maintenance, along with all associated GWO certifications.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| MATH 1300 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 2300 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| GEOL 1010 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1030 | Physical Geology Lab. | 1 |
| BIOL 2210 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIOL 2200 | Louisiana Wetlands Ecology | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives | 3 | |
| Major Courses 1 | ||
| SECA 1000 | Offshore Basic Training | 3 |
| SECA 1010 | Intro to Rescue Operations | 3 |
| SECA 1020 | Adv. Rescue Ops & First Aid | 2 |
| SECA 1030 | Introduction to Wind Energy | 3 |
| SECA 1100 | Intro to Mechanical Systems | 2 |
| SECA 1110 | Basics of Electric Motors | 2 |
| SECA 1120 | Basics of Hydraulic Systems | 2 |
| SECA 1130 | Installation Lab | 2 |
| SECA 2000 | Wind Turbine Blade Repair | 6 |
| SECA 2010 | WTG Hazardous Energies | 2 |
| SECA 2011 | Managing Working at Heights | 4 |
| CSTL 2323 | Introduction to sUAS | 3 |
| CSTL 2321 | Drone Surveying Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Grades of “C” or better are required for all courses in this area.