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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the practice of energy management. Specific topics include career opportunities, working in teams, introduction to renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, energy end uses, unit conversion, basic energy physics, solving energy efficiency problems, and use of calculators and computers as tools for solving these problems. Prerequisites: MAT 152 or higher or concurrent
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the OSHA regulations relevant to the construction industry to ensure safety. Hands-on use of ladders, harnesses, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is taught. Prerequisites: SSC 100 or concurrent
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1.00 Credits
This course investigates industry standards as applied to modern building construction. The student is introduced to the construction industry to ensure safety in the installation of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Hands-on use of tools, methods, and materials common to light construction are introduced. Prerequisites: NRG 108 or concurrent
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3.00 Credits
This course explores how a building's design affects its energy use. Topics include building shell analysis and auditing, building services and utilities, air leak testing, the study and auditing of residential and light commercial energy use, lighting, and the use of diagnostic equipment to conduct detailed energy assessments following Building Performance Institute (BPI) standards. Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index and Energy Star audit standards are used as resource material. Prerequisites: NRG 101, MAT 152 or higher
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the concepts of building automated control systems. Topics include sensors, controlled variables, devices, controllers, and signals with an emphasis on design characteristics, sensor calibration, and maintenance of major components. Control drawings, schematics, and process and instrumentation diagrams are also introduced. Prerequisites: NRG 140 and PHY 120
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4.00 Credits
In this in-depth course on HVAC systems, students identify and analyze the energy consumption of the various HVAC equipment and systems used in commercial buildings; learn the fundamentals of psychrometrics, fan laws, and air/water properties; and interpret fan tables and pump curves for energy calculations. Building heating and cooling load calculations are emphasized. Prerequisites: NRG 101, (MAT 152 or higher), PHY 120
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces plumbing, electrical, lighting, life safety, and HVAC systems in commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on the performance characteristics and maintenance requirements of these systems as they drive control requirements. Various sequences of operation and maintenance procedures are covered. Prerequisites: SSC 100 or concurrent
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3.00 Credits
This course includes a survey of energy sources such as geothermal, wind, low head hydro, solar, and biomass. Environmental, social, and economic advantages of each source are assessed. Prerequisites: NRG 101, (OAT 152 or DAT 101), MAT 152 or higher
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) modules, including how a solar cell converts sunlight into electricity. The system components of a PV system (including the role of modules, inverters, and charge controllers) are discussed. Students size PV systems for a variety of uses. Prerequisites: NRG 154, (ELC 125 or concurrent)
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the design of both the electrical and mechanical systems required in photovoltaic (PV) systems. Secondary components required in PV systems and how all parts are integrated into the overall system are explored. Troubleshooting typical problems that can occur when installing PV systems is also discussed. Prerequisites: ELC 125 and NRG 109 and NRG 111 and NRG 201 and (NRG 205 or concurrent) and (Test score or ENG 102 or higher)
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