ENY 101
INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: MAT 090 and ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Introduces the energy technologies in use today and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. Presents technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head hydro, hydrogen, geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems.
ENY 126
SOLAR COLLECTORS
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: MAT 090 and ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Introduces the principles of design and operation of solar panel arrays, material analysis and construction features of flat plate collectors, mounting techniques and construction of a basic air and liquid collector array. Covers distribution from collectors to storage and building, mechanical and plumbing codes as they apply to the solar industry.
ENY 141
PASSIVE SOLAR SYSTEM I
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: MAT 090 and ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Presents a state-of-the-art study on the design and installation techniques of passive/natural solar energy systems.
ENY 145
PASSIVE SOLAR RETROFIT
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: MAT 090 and ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Explores the principles and primary features behind a wide range of passive solar options for existing homes. Provides instruction concerning the site survey and energy conservation measures prior to installing retrofit design and construction details on various passive retrofit projects. Analyzes performance of each type of retrofit.
ENY 225
SOLAR DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: MAT 090 and ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Provides a working knowledge of sizing, installation, maintenance of solar domestic hot water systems, residential applications, components, parts and cost efficiency analysis.
ENY 226
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
4 CR. (1.5L/3.75 LBV)
PRQ: MAT 090 and ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Focuses on the installation of all types of panels on all types of roofs. Covers vertical wall mounting techniques.