Energy Production and Distribution Technologies, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
Students in the Energy Production and Distribution Technologies program examine and practice the technical fundamentals necessary for a career in the renewable energy industry, with particular attention focused on wind and solar electricity generation. Required coursework includes the study of safe work practices, electrical theory and troubleshooting, mechanical drive systems, fluid power systems, basic framing and construction concepts, and detailed explorations of both wind and solar electrical generation systems. The multiple solar and wind generation systems installed on the Kirkwood Community College campus allow students a real world opportunity to apply the concepts and skills learned in classrooms and labs.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
The Energy Production and Distribution Technologies program requires completion of the following third-party credentials: Adult First Aid with CPR and Tower Climb and Rescue.
Career Opportunities
- wind turbine service technicians
- wind energy project managers
- wind energy operations managers
- electrical and electronic repairers
- maintenance and repair workers
- electro-mechanical technician
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ELE-364 | Basic Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| ATR-303 | Mechanical Power Transmission | 4 |
| IND-156 or CSC-116 |
Microcomputers for the Trades or Information Computing |
2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Industrial Math for Technicians | ||
| Technical Mathematics I | ||
| Algebra Mastery 1 and Applied Math for Manufacturing |
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| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Applied Physics I | ||
| Physics I | ||
| Introductory Physics | ||
| ELT-224 | Motors and Transformers | 5 |
| ATR-310 | Industrial Controls | 5 |
| ATR-136 | Programmable Logic Controllers for Manufacturing | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| WTT-101 | Wind Turbine Orientation | 1 |
| IND-196 | Fundamentals of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems | 5 |
| Communications Course | 3 | |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SER-136 | Energy Industry Fundamentals | 3 |
| SER-210 | Photovoltaic Systems I | 4 |
| WTT-210 | Wind Energy Systems I | 4 |
| ELE-365 | Industrial Wiring | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Spring | ||
| SER-310 | Photovoltaic Systems II | 4 |
| WTT-310 | Wind Energy Systems II | 4 |
| Communications Course | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 69 | |