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Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) An overview of strategies to assist in preparing an energy management action plan for your organization and staff. The strategies include model board policy, administrative guidelines, assembling an energy management action team, assessing the impact of energy policy on society, and an overview of key stakeholders in the energy field.
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Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) An overview of the field of Energy Management and its importance in today's society, including future implications, and discussion of careers and impact on modern culture and society. This module introduces the whole building concept and related energy and conservation issues including the building envelope, HVAC systems, lighting, energy management and controls and renewable energy technologies.
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Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) An introduction to the building shell as the primary physical component of any facility which controls energy flow between the interior and exterior of the building. The goal is to develop a qualitative and analytical understanding of the thermal performance of major building envelope components. Topics include walls, doors, glazing (windows), roofing and building skin as well as climatic responsive building design.
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Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) An introduction to HVAC systems, the systems that provide heating, cooling, humidity control, filtration, and comfort control to facilities. Examines various HVAC systems and their interrelationship with other building systems. Students will consider HVAC technologies that can help facilities managers achieve the goals of lowering energy costs, becoming more environmentally friendly, and enhancing indoor air quality.
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Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) Examines the opportunities for lowering energy consumption through energyefficient motors and motor controls, including an introduction to the technology of high efficiency motors and variable frequency drives. Techniques to increase current carrying capacity, improve voltage to equipment, reduce power losses, and lower electric bills will be discussed.
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1.00 Credits
Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of lighting and energy management lighting techniques. Discusses the different types of lighting and day-lighting applications used in commercial and institutional buildings, while describing the quality and quantity of lighting needed for certain applications, measuring efficiency, color rendering, ballasts, etc. Lighting design that provides visual comfort at lower energy costs will be emphasized.
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1.00 Credits
Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) An introduction to electric power systems, focusing on distribution components such as transformers, switch-gear, distribution panels, and wiring. Power systems analysis, preventive maintenance, and record keeping techniques will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on opportunities within a facility's distribution system to save energy, increase equipment life, and reduce unscheduled outages.
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Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. An introduction to Energy Star products including high efficiency, high performance commercial, industrial and residential equipment and appliances that reduce energy consumption and save money.
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(Formerly Environmental Studies 77.) Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture. An overview of solar thermal systems including water heating technologies which reduce energy use to generate hot water, including maintaining equipment and insulation, reducing hot water use and water temperature, reducing heat losses from the system, and utilizing waste heat sources and renewable energy technologies, including solar.
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Special Projects in Environmental Studies
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