Curriculum : Developed : Fuel Cell Technology

Fuel Cell Technology
A specialization of Electrical Power & Control
Associate of Applied Science Degree
TSTC's Fuel Cell Technology curriculum is designed to train diversified technicians and concentrates on the most widely used fuel cell types, applications and renewable energy sources.

The program prepares students by providing a strong background in fuel cell types and applications, electrical power systems, instrumentation processes and mechanical skills, among others.

Graduates of TSTC Waco's Fuel Cell Technology program can enter the market place with strong skills in electronics and electrical power and control. Specific fuel cell qualifications and background will include basic fuel cell installations, troubleshooting and repair and proactive maintenance.
Rubric Course
Number		 Course Title Credit
Hours		 Syllabus/
LAP1/AP2/LO3		 Wecm
Semester I
ENGL 1301 English Composition I 3  
HART 1307 Refrigeration Principles 3 15.0501
CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits 4 15.1201
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry    3    
  13  
 
Semester II
ELPT 2215 Electrical Calculations II 2 46.0301
INTC 1341 Principles of Automatic Control 3 LO 15.0404
ELPT 1341 Motor Control 3 LO 46.0301
FCEL 1305 Fuel Cell and Alternative/Renewable Energy 3 LAP AP 15.0404
ELPT 1225 National Electrical Code I    2 46.0301
  13  
 
Semester III
ELPT 2319 Programmable Logic Controllers I 3 46.0301
FCEL 1304 Fuel Cell Mechanics 3 LAP AP 15.0404
PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3    
CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry Lab I 1    
CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I    3    
  13  
 
Semester IV
INTC 2333 Instrumentation and Installation 3   15.0404
FCEL 2301 Fuel Cell Principles, Components and Controls 3 LAP AP 15.0404
ELPT 1351 Electrical Machines 3 46.0301
ELPT 2375 Electrical Theory and Devices    3  
  12  
 
Semester V
ELPT 2347 Electrical Testing and Maintenance 3 LO 46.0301
ELPT 2231 AC/DC Drives 2 46.0301
ELPT 2323 Transformers 3 46.0301
FCEL 2330 Fuel Cell Installation, Commissioning, Troubleshooting and Repair    3 LAP AP 15.0404
  11  
 
Semester VI
HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities 3    
CNBT 1342 Building Codes and Inspections 3    
PHYS 1310 Elementary Physics    3    
  9  
 
Total Credit Hours  71  
 
1LAP–Learning Activity Plan 2AP–Assessment Plan 3LO–Learning Outcomes
 

 

Source(s):
Texas State Technical College Waco Fuel Cell Technology

Contact(s):
Sidney Bolfing, (254) 867-3206, Sidney.Bolfing@tstc.edu, Coordinator of Renewable/Sustainable Energy Technologies, Texas State Technical College Waco, Waco, Texas