TECH-110 Introduction to Renewable Energy Tech. Technology

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This is an introductory course on renewable and sustainable energy technologies. Technologies include wind solar building construction vehicle and geothermal as well as special topics on emerging fields. Students will critically analyze the benefits and viability of each technology as it pertains to commercial and residential applications. This course will aid students in all disciplines including automotive electrical building construction computer-aided drafting and design heating and air conditioning and general sciences.

Course Outcomes
1. Analyze the evolution drive behind renewable/”green” movement 2. Analyze solar thermal storage systems 3. Analyze photovoltaic (PV) systems 4.examine how wind turbine works 5. Analyze residential and light commercial wind energy systems 6. Analyze large-scale wind energy systems 7. Select sustainable technologies for retrofitting existing homes 8. Outline new technologies available for new homes 9. Analyze geothermal systems 10. Investigate sustainable vehicle technologies 11. Investigate emerging areas of renewable/sustainable energy technology