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  • ENV 255: Introduction to Hydrology

    4.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course is an introduction to the hydrological cycle and the processes of precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, runoff, and infiltration. Students will be able to describe the hydrologic cycle and understand the physical principles that govern groundwater and surface water hydrology. The course includes a laboratory component that allows students to gain field experience in measuring water levels in water wells, stream gauging, making indirect discharge measurements, and collect water-quality samples from sources of groundwater and surface water. Prerequisites: MTH-121 and ENG-110.
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  • ERS 102: Photovoltaic Theory & Design

    3.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    An overview covers photovoltaic modules, mounting, controllers, batteries, inverters, load calculations, and water pumping. Solar site analysis will include azimuth angle, tilt angle, magnetic declination, and orientation. Students will learn how to design systems that complement module and energy storage. Understanding safe installations, which includes tool and equipment safety, conductor size, over-current protection, grounding, and NEC requirements will be stressed. Students will install photovoltaic systems and hardware. This course will enable student to interpret schematics to assess learning and to utilize the solar trailer and PV trainer donated to the school by Sandia National Laboratories.
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  • ERS 104: Electrical Mathematics

    3.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    Electricity and electronics involve an invisible motion of electrons within electrical circuits. Computer-aided models and integrated mathematics will enable students to conceptualize events taking place in circuits. Practical math formulas used in the electrical field will be studied. Areas of study will also include unity of measurements, solving of Ohm's Law, voltage drop, and solutions to electrical math problems. Study of basic electronics will be introduced; terminology and the use of resistors, diodes, transistors, and capacitors will be included and hands-on electrical/electronics projects will enhance student learning.
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  • ERS 106: Wind And Solar Power

    3.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course will introduce students to the theory, design, and assembly of wind turbines, air collectors, and solar heating systems. Stand-alone, grid-tied, and hybrid systems will be covered. The study of wind resources, net metering, battery sizing and arrangement (series or parallel) will determine days of autonomy, wiring configurations, and inverter efficiency. Hands-on projects will include the fabrication of a 500 watt wind turbine, tower lifting, maintenance of a 2.5 KW grid-connected wind turbine, anemometers, and fabrication of a solar dryer designed to dry food. The course is designed to enhance and develop skills that are needed to meet the challenges of becoming a qualified renewable energy technician.
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  • ERS 114: National Electrical Code Exam Prep

    3.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course will focus on preparation for the journeyman electrician exam. General information for learning methods on how to use the code, code arrangement, code enforcement, and code interpretations will be presented. Emphasis on code questions regarding wiring and protection, wiring methods and materials, equipment for general use and special occupancies, load calculations, special equipment and conditions, communication systems, cross sections of conduit and conductors, and conductor properties will also be studied. A series of code research projects will enable students to be better prepared to obtain licensing by a governing board or agency. The use of computers and software will be included to enhance code research assignments.
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  • ERS 115: Motor Controls

    4.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    Classroom instruction and lab applications related to motor controls will be introduced. Installation of motors and control equipment, interpretation of symbols and schematic diagrams, start/stop pushbuttons, forward/reverse jogging controls, relays, sensors, and devices will be covered. Installations of conductors, raceways, and components of current protection will ensure students' confidence in performing similar work in the energy industry. An overview of programmable logic controllers will also be included.
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  • GEO 101: Principles of Geology

    4.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course combines classroom discussion and laboratory study. It is offered for anyone with a desire to understand more earth processes such as rock formation, mountain building, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Areas of emphasis will be the geologic history of New Mexico and environmental issues such as mining, waste disposal, and groundwater contamination. Lab included.
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  • GEO 150: Environmental Geology

    4.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course combines classroom discussion and laboratory study. The course emphasizes the environmental geology of the Navajo Nation and New Mexico. Issues such as mining, waste disposal, rockslides, soil contamination, power plants, and ground water depletion and contamination are topics of discussion in the course. Emphasis is placed on a hands-on, problem-solving approach to today's issues and the course usually involves field trips around New Mexico and Colorado as part of the included lab study.
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  • GIT 105: Fundamentals of Cartography

    3.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course covers the design, purpose, use, and proper development of maps. Concepts covered include mapping with ArcView software, vector vs. raster data, history of mapmaking, the map design process, the legend editor, classification in the legend editor, palettes, typography, map projections, scale, and layout. Upon completion of the course, students are able to use the ArcView software to design and print high quality maps.
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  • GIT 110: Geographic Information Systems I

    3.00 Credits
    Navajo Technical College

    This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System (GIS). Students will use ArcView to familiarize themselves with GIS thereby gaining an understanding of the concept of the points, lines, and polygons used to define GIS themes. Fundamental concepts of geography will be introduced, providing the foundation of geographic knowledge that will be built upon in subsequent classes.
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