WTG 100 Introduction to Wind Power
Introduces students to the wind power generation industry. Topics covered will include physics of wind energy, various sizes and types of wind turbines, reading wind maps for finding the best wind locations. Students will also engage in discussions of the impact of the wind industry on social, environmental, economic, and political issues.
- Date:
- 2014-01-01
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Institution:
- Aims Community College
- Project Name:
- CHAMP-Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Programs
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- wind technology, energy, NJC, Northeastern Junior College, hybrid, blended, CHAMP, Colorado,Advanced Manufacturing, CCCS, Colorado Community College System, TAACCCT, CHAMP, Competency-based Training, Industry-recognized Credentials
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Sector:
- Utilities -- Utilities -- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- Occupation:
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (49-9051)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
- Credential Type:
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- Certificate
- Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
- Associate Degree
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
- Course Note:
- Wind Technology Program
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Access - Text to Speech
- Text Adjust - Compatible
- Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
- Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
- Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
- Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
- Non Flickering Content
Copyright / Licensing