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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
A study in the application of residential onsite power generation with an emphasis on renewable energy. Includes systems that produce electrical energy and thermal energy. Also covers determination of residential energy loads and their comparison to onsite power generation and an exploration of off-grid, on-grid, net-zero, and distributed applications. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
Evaluation of existing homes and retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency and environmental quality. Includes retrofitting a home for onsite power generation. Covers using a whole-house approach to evaluate the effects of comfort, safety, indoor environmental quality, financial incentives, cost effectiveness, environmental impact, energy efficiency, and the movement of heat, moisture, and air through the building enclosure. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
A study of neighborhood-sustained design strategies and applications that integrate the principles of green building and smart growth. Emphasizes basic neighborhood planning, utility infrastructure, land-use patterns, general zoning, subdivision practices, and quantitative methods to evaluate neighborhood development. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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3.00 Credits
A summary of the skills needed to be a residential building performance specialist. Emphasizes onsite building testing, use of evaluation software and rating criteria, production of reports, and presentation of recommendations to improve residential building performance. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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4.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. This is a capstone course that provides the student with laboratory experience in the installation, set-up, and testing of robotic cells. Topics include maintenance. The student will demonstrate familiarity with hardwiring and interfacing PLCs, robots, CNC equipment, and support equipment; troubleshoot and debug equipment to make it function in a live automated environment; and apply design techniques to maintain maximum cycle times on an automated system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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