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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A study of the house as a complex interrelated system of people, building technologies, and the environment. Emphasis will be placed on residential building techniques and how they affect the needs for energy, water, and materials, while providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable home. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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A study of the use of appliances, lighting, plug loads, and techniques to lower energy and water consumption in the home. Subjects include basic electrical concepts, calculating energy and water usage, selection of water and energy efficient appliances, and energy efficient lighting. The impact of human behavior on energy and water consumption in appliances, and an investigation of future trends will be explored. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
Identification and operation of space heating and cooling, ventilation, water heating, and swimming pool/spa systems. Includes comparisons of mechanical systems based on fuel type and efficiency. Also explores the impact of human behavior on energy usage. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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Use of computer software, and rating criteria to evaluate and score homes using residential green rating systems. Emphasis will be placed on gathering data from building plans, manufacturer's specifications, and onsite testing. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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Use of computer software and code documents to determine compliance with residential energy conservation codes. Emphasizes gathering data from building plans and manufacturers' specifications. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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Use of computer software and rating criteria to evaluate and score homes using residential energy rating systems. Emphasizes gathering data from building plans, manufacturers' specifications, and onsite testing. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
A summary of the skills needed to be an energy rater and a green rater for homes. Emphasizes onsite building testing, use of rating software and criteria, producing reports, and presenting recommendations to improve building performance scores. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
A study of advanced energy efficient and environmentally responsible residential building methodologies and technologies. Includes exploration of alternate residential building systems and climate applicability. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
Methods for improving the indoor and outdoor environmental quality associated with homes. Emphasizes identifying materials, building practices, and human behavior both inside and outside the home that impact environmental quality. Includes best-practice strategies. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
A study in matching the size of a mechanical system with a specific heating and/or cooling load to optimize energy efficiency. Ventilation and humidity requirements will be determined. Includes air distribution fundamentals and an exploration of efficiency testing and verification. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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