Department: Engineering & Technology
Discipline: Engineering
Subject Code: GREN Course #: 110
Course Title: Wind Energy and Systems I
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1. Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
2.0
2.0
Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:
[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [__] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%
(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of in-class instruction.)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below) :
In-Class Instruction: 16
Lab Instruction:
(Note: It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for in-class instruction. Maximum enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of in-class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum Class Size):
3. Catalog Description:
Introduces wind turbine technology and examines its environmental impact and feasibility for residential and commercial use. Through lecture and hands-on labs, students gain exposure to various wind turbine technologies and are able to compare various designs for output and performance. A course fee is required.
Minimum Grade Required
4. Prerequisites: ELOC 153 C
Corequisites:
MATH 161 C
Other: Or permission of Program Coordinator.
5. Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Describe common wind turbine systems

Define wind resource
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Department: Engineering & Technology
Discipline: Engineering
Subject Code: GREN Course #: 110
Course Title: Wind Energy and Systems I

Calculate anticipated wind resource

List factors affecting wind resources

Calculate wind turbine output and performance

Define wind turbine components

Compare several wind turbine designs

Select an optimum wind turbine design

Create a wind turbine marketing plan

Describe the environmental impact of wind turbine systems (including
Greenhouse Gases)
6. Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
A.
Research history of and current use of wind turbines both locally and globally.
B.
Explain how basic thermal dynamics affect wind.
C.
Use on-line tools including calculators and wind charts to forecast wind resources.
D.
Take local measurements of wind resources.
E.
Investigate local sites for wind turbines, and list anticipated resources and factors that can affect the available wind resources.
F.
Select various wind turbine designs and compare output and performance.
G.
Create model wind turbines for testing, and use lab equipment to measure the output and load conditions for a selected wind turbine design.
H.
Create electronic circuit to monitor and control the wind turbine.
I.
Organize data, graph results, and report on the wind turbine evaluation.
J.
Create a marketing plan and report based on the evaluation – including costs, environmental impact, and estimated payback.
7. Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessments include hands-on demonstration of practical skills, worksheets, and written tests.
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the
College’s assessment management system.
8. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning
Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory,
A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
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Department: Engineering & Technology
Discipline: Engineering
Subject Code: GREN Course #: 110
Course Title: Wind Energy and Systems I
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience . [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
[C] – “Wind Energy Handbook”, by Tony Burton, David Sharpe, Nick Jenkins, and Ervin Bossanyi; published by John Wiley and Sons, ISBN – 0-471-48997-2
9. Prepared by Faculty Member: Daniel W. Wagner Date: 8/19/10
10. Approved by Department Chairperson: Date: 9/20/10
11. Approved by Academic Division Dean: Virgil C. Ganescu Date: 11/9/10
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
12. Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 11/9/10
13. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia A. Doherty Date: 11/9/10
14. Original Date of course approval by the college:
15. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s )]:
7/1/15 – Inserted approved max enrollment numbers for Fall 15 - ers
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09
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