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Following are course descriptions. Check the
Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 110
Intro Energy/Sustainability in Built Environment (5)
Overview of energy issues from multiple perspectives, including resource & species depletion, climate impacts and public energy policy decisions, processes, & strategies. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 115
Introduction to Renewable Resources (5)
Introduction to design and application of renewable technology including solar, wind, hydro and biomass. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 116
Solar Site Survey (3)
Introduction to resource evaluation for renewable projects. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 120
Solar Electric Design & Applications (5)
Explore the use of sunlight to produce electricity. Practical & economical design of photovoltaic power systems, site analysis, system sizing, equip. specs & component selection, code requirements, economics of PV systems, and energy efficiency and conservation impacts on system design will be covered. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 121
Energy Audit 1: Residential (4)
Energy audits for residential and small commercial buildings. Mandatory P/NC Grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 122
Energy Audit 2: Commercial (4)
Energy audits for large commercial buildings. Mandatory P/NC Grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 130
Solar Thermal Space/Hot Water Design & Install (5)
Learn theory, setting, design, procurement & techniques required to install & maintain a solar hot water system. Examine passive/active, unglazed/glazed, & evacuated tube technologies, optimal designs, alternative space heating, building codes, utility conservation programs, and site & federal incentives. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 160
Intro Leadership in Energy/Environmental Design (4)
Understanding the philosophy and process of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 180
Blueprint & Specifications for Renewables (3)
Introduction to reading, interpreting, developing documentation for renewable projects. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 200
Zero Energy Building Design (5)
Covers principles behind design & building residential/commercial lowrise structures that approach or exceed net zero energy use over lifecycle. Examines historical/contemp. methods for optimal year-round comfort, reduced energy consumption, air quality improvement & environmental impacts. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 210
Water Conservation & Technology (5)
Introduction to water and conservation use in domestic and small business applications. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 215
Wind/Micro Hydro/Biomass (5)
Build a Micro Hydro System/Applied Project. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 225
Computer Energy Modeling (3)
Introduction to the use of the software for improving and evaluating the design of solar energy projects. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 250
Environmental/Energy Law (5)
Introduction to the legal and policy implications of energy projects, contracts and documentation. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 290
Renewable Energy/Solar Internship (5)
This course provides students with work experience in the Renewable Energy industry. Mandatory decimal grading.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 292
Special Topics in Zero Energy Technology (2)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Zero Energy Technology.
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 297
Individual Project in Zero Energy Technology (1)
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 298
Individual Project in Zero Energy Technology (2)
ZERO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 299
Individual Project in Zero Energy Technology (3)
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