Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010
Energy Systems Wind Engineering Technology
4 Semesters
Coordinator and Instructor: Beaty
Instructors: Fort, Larson, Maclure, Shepherd, Womack
One Associate
of Applied Science degree and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree in
Energy Systems Wind Engineering Technology are
available.
Objective:
Provide students with information regarding basic safety principles in
the Wind Energy industry. A brief overview of the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) will be discussed. The primary focus
will be on OSHA regulations and standards that pertain to the
construction and maintenance of wind turbines and the energy industry.
Acceptance is based upon available openings and other factors such as
grade point average and attendance.
For a Program Information Packet, visit
http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml, which leads to descriptions of
each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course
sequences, and a cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other
expenses.
This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to
advance each semester. Specific information is available in the
program's student handbook.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Energy Systems Wind Engineering Technology
(4 semesters)
Students must register concurrently for the lab course associated with each theory course.
Required Courses:
ESET 121 Basic Electricity
and Electronics 4 cr
ESET 121L Basic Electricity
and Electronics Laboratory 4 cr
ESET 150 Introduction to
Wind Energy Systems 2 cr
ESET 150L Introduction to Wind Energy
Systems Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 122 Electrical System and
Motor Control Theory 2 cr
ESET 122L Electrical System and
Motor Control Theory Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 123 Mechanical Power Transmission 3 cr
ESET 123L Mechanical Power
Transmission Laboratory 4 cr
ELTR 141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ELTR 142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
ESET 212 Electrical Systems
Documentation and Standards 2 cr
ESET 231 Microcontrollers 2 cr
ESET 231L Microcontrollers Lab 1 cr
ESET 23 Electrical Machines 3 cr
ESET 232L Electrical Machines Lab 3 cr
ESET 233 Electrical Power System 3 cr
ESET 233L Electrical Power System
Laboratory 3 cr
ESET 240 Pumps 4 cr
ESET 240L Pump Applications Laboratory 3 cr
ESET 243 Fluid and Pneumatic Power 3 cr
ESET 243L Fluid Power Laboratory 2 cr
ESET 247 Wind Energy Control Systems 2 cr
ESET 247L Wind Energy Control
Systems Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 298 Independent Study 1-8 cr
TGE 158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
MATH 253* Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
General Education Requirements **
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
PHYS 101, 101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
Goal 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11, or 12 3 cr
Total 80-88 cr
*MATH 170 may be substituted for MATH 253.
**Of the 16 credits of General Education coursework required for the degree, 7 credits are part of the required curriculum.
Official articulation agreements have been established with other
post-secondary and secondary schools. Where these agreements exist, the
specific block of training (i.e. session/semester/year) will be
accepted as equivalent to that taught at ISU and will count equally
toward graduation.
The courses listed above will be taught in sequential blocks of
instruction. Successful completion of a course is required before the
student can progress in the program. If the student fails any math,
theory, or lab course, then that course must be repeated and a passing
grade obtained before the student can advance in the program. The
student must exit the program and make up the deficiency through
Technical General Education or other appropriate methods. The student
will then be allowed to repeat the course at the next available program
opening.
Once a student successfully completes ELTR 141 and 142, Applied
Mathematics I and II, s/he may enroll directly into an academic math
course which requires MATH 147 as a prerequisite.
Courses
ESET 150 Introduction to Wind Energy Systems 2 credits.
Investigate how wind power works, and its reliability, economics, and
environmental implications. Discussion includes turbine types, their
development, and their current status. The operating experiences and
economic status of the industry will be evaluated. Students will be
expected to carry out research and present reports on selected
turbines. COREQ: ESET 150L. F
ESET 150L Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Laboratory 1 credit.
Wind energy applications and basic operating principles. Laboratory
exercises in maintenance and function of selected wind power systems
and process. COREQ: ESET 150. F
ESET 212 Electrical System Documentation and Standards 2 credits. Introduction to print reading, technical specifications, print annotation, report writing, and electrical codes. S
ESET 247 Wind Energy Control Systems 2 credits.
Measurement and control of mechanical and electrical systems,
techniques of computerized data acquisition and reduction, electrical
interconnection issues, technical challenges, safety issues, and
metering associated with renewable resource generation. Discussion of
operation, dispatch, and control of wind systems their management and
planning. PREREQ: ESET 231 and ESET 231L or permission of Instructor.
COREQ: ESET 247L. S
ESET 247L Wind Energy Control Systems Laboratory 1 credit.
Applications measurement and control of mechanical and electrical
systems used in wind energy. PREREQ: ESET 231 and ESET 231L or
permission of Instructor. COREQ: ESET 247. S
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