Dual Credit Program
The dual credit program is a flexible program designed for high school juniors and seniors
that allows them to prepare for entry into either a wind degree program or a wind job.
The courses for this program cover sufficient objectives to ground the student in the
principles, concepts, and terminology that are used daily throughout the wind industry.
Credit transfer is simple as these courses comprise the first semester of a wind certificate
or degree.
An introduction to basic computer hardware, software, and
operating systems. Students will not only cover computers
as individual processors, but will explore computer communities
called networks and how they are structured to facilitate the
sharing of information and resources.
Introduction to the principles and terminology of the wind industry.
The student will also be familiarized with the components and
structure of both wind turbines and wind parks.
A detailed look at electricity and how it is used. Principles
such as Ohm's Law and Power theory will also be covered so that
the student will not only be capable of working with electrical
power systems, but will also understand the underlying mechanisms
and their applications.
An overview of using fluid based systems, also known as
hydraulics, to produce kinetic force in mechanical systems.
The student will be fully grounded in the devices and terminology
utilized in fluid power and its underlying principles such as
Pascal's and Boyle's law.
An in-depth study of the two basic types of electricity and their
specific usage and applications. This course is an extension of
Principles of Electricity in that it guides the student to an
understanding of the practical applications of the principles
they have already learned.
View the full program documentation.
Brian Hahn
Voice:
325-235-7352
Fax:
325-672-4418
Email:
brian.hahn@abilene.tstc.edu
