AET 120 - Wind Power

Min Credits: 4

In this course the student will learn how energy can be captured from wind and converted into electrical energy for commercial or residential use. The student will learn the various wind sources and energy potential of wind in a given area. The types, components, construction, and basic installation of various wind turbines will be studied. They will also learn different techniques and equipment used for monitoring the energy produced from the turbines. This material will be covered through both lecture and lab segments.

Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): AET 100 and IND 120 or EET 121