Wind Power
Degree offered
Certificate of Recognition in Wind Power
Credits required 14
Dean
Sarmad Saman
Program contact
Robert Rak, Coordinator and Professor of Environmental Technology, ext. 2771
Program Goals Statement
The certificate will allow students to learn the fundamentals of wind energy and to support the system installation, operation and maintenance needs of the wind energy industry. Students will understand all the various component parts and functions of wind turbines and will learn sizing formulas to meet your customers present and future energy demands.
Program Information
- This program is based on national standards and focuses on the development of industry-defined competencies and skills in: safety, electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, electrical power generation and wind power systems.
After BCC
Be prepared to play an essential part in the planning, organizing, and managing of renewable energy projects nationwide.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| EGR 102 | Introduction to Sustainable and Green Energy Technologies | 3 credits |
| EGR 151 | Electrical Machinery | 3 credits |
| EGR 171 | Fluid Systems | 4 credits |
| EGR 282 | Wind Power | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| EGR 102 | Introduction to Sustainable and Green Energy Technologies | 3 credits |
| EGR 151 | Electrical Machinery | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| EGR 171 | Fluid Systems | 4 credits |
| EGR 282 | Wind Power | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |