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  • SCI 114: Residential Construction Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An introduction to residential construction techniques with an emphasis on basic construction skills. Students explore the safe work habits of trades people, construction systems and material handling. Topics include site assessment, material analysis, safe use of power and hand tools, framing, insulation, thermal control practices, and design process overview. Students integrate green, environmentally-responsive practices into each component of the course. Special Requirement: Students must be 18 years of age (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: MAT 090, COL 090, and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores. Recomm: MAT 105
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  • SCI 116: Introduction to Geothermal Heating and Cooling

    1.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An introduction to geothermal heating and cooling with particular emphasis on ground source heat exchange systems. Topics include geothermal basics, ground loop selection and design, building evaluation and equipment sizing, performance monitoring and verification. Site visits to geothermal system installations reinforce classroom learning. Special Requirement: Field trips required. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: MAT 105, COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores
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  • SCI 117: Meteorology

    4.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An introductory course in meteorology, which is a study of how the atmosphere interacts with solar energy to create dynamic weather systems. The student applies basic meteorological and climatological principles to the study of local and regional weather patterns. Students do a portion of their work in the computer lab. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090, ENG 090 and MAT 090
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  • SCI 118: Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Carbon Cap and Trade

    1.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An introduction to the policy and technical issues of greenhouse gas assessment and reporting, and carbon cap and trade mechanisms. Students learn about existing European cap and trade models; the issues associated with instituting a cap and trade program in the US; how to assess greenhouse emissions for registration and trading purposes; and the evolving carbon trading markets. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: MAT 105, COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores. Recomm: SCI 119
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  • SCI 119: Introduction to Global Warming

    1.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An introduction to global warming and global climate change. Topics include climate change history and projections, the impacts of climate change, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, and strategies to reduce the impact of global warming. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090, or satisfactory placement test scores
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  • SCI 120: Sustainable Energy: Theory and Practice

    4.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    Explores the theoretical and practical aspects of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources with an emphasis on sustainable energy use and conservation. Topics include solar, photovoltaics, wind, microhydro, fuel cells, biodiesel and others. Field trips and labs provide hands-on experience working with a variety of energy technology models. Students design, build, and monitor working renewable energy systems on campus. NOTE: Students may receive credit for SCI 120 or SCI 110 but not both. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: MAT 105 (095) or concurrent enrollment; placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090.
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  • SCI 121: Introduction to Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An introduction to photovoltaic (solar electric) technology for students with a strong personal interest in photovoltaics (PV) as well as those considering a career in solar electric technology. This course provides students with the theoretical basis for understanding the various types of solar electric systems. The course covers the history of solar electricity, current markets and industry status, basic electrical theory, and other considerations necessary for solar electric systems. Topics include a detailed study of system components as well as the proper and safe electrical interconnection of these components and includes hands-on training exercises and experiments. Local visits to PV related facilities and assembly of real world systems examples reinforce classroom learning. Special Requirement: Field trips required. (Offered: Every Fall & Summer) Prereq: MAT 105, COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores. Recomm: SCI 112
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  • SCI 122: Solar Domestic Hot Water

    1.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An examination of solar hot water systems for heating water for residences. Topics include the environmental benefits and economics of solar hot water systems, siting and sizing systems, choosing appropriate equipment, descriptions of all components as well as their assembly and function. Students assemble a solar system to heat water. Special Requirement: Field trips required. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: MAT 105, COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores
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  • SCI 123: Passive Solar Technology

    1.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An examination of the history, science and implementation of passive solar technologies to offset heating, hot water and lighting needs for a house and commercial/industrial buildings. Topics include fundamental principles such as structure orientation, proper glazing materials and installation, use of thermal mass, adequate ventilation, landscape features for cooling, and others. Students see and visit real world applications of these technologies. Special Requirement: Field trips required. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: MAT 105, COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores
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  • SCI 124: Energy Conservation and Efficiency

    1.00 Credits
    Greenfield Community College

    An exploration of the methods and equipment to improve the energy efficiency of existing and new structures. These energy uses include heating/cooling loads and electrical consumption. Students learn how to use existing technology to assess energy usage, evaluate opportunities for reducing and managing loads, and learn best current practices. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: MAT 090 or satisfactory placement test score
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