(SAME AS ELT 160) This course will introduce students to alternative energy systems and their design and applications. The course will focus primarily on wind turbines, solar systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. A basic understanding of electricity is highly recommended.

(SAME AS CCT 160) This course will explore the fundamentals of designing and maintaining an energy efficient building to reduce a homeowner or business’s cost of utilities. Students will learn techniques to identify wasted energy and the methods needed to modernize an energy inefficient home.

(SAME AS CCT 162) This course will explore the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct a building energy audit. The class will learn how to operate the latest building science technology and equipment to identify heating, cooling, base load, and air leakage problems in a building.

(SAME AS ELT 163) In this course students are exposed to many of the skills necessary to install a residential wind turbine system. Topics include siting wind turbines, turbine components, estimating turbine electricity output, loading, battery, inverters and off-grid/grid-connected systems. Labs include hands-on activities with turbines and electrical equipment. Prior electrical skills and knowledge are […]

(SAME AS ELT 166) This course explores the design, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Topics include site survey and assessment, estimating solar array electricity output, inverters, battery systems and off-grid/grid-connected systems. Labs include hands-on activities with solar panels and electrical equipment. Prior electrical skills and knowledge are required to be successful in this […]

(SAME AS CCT 165) This course will explore the basics of geothermal energy production, theory and technology. Residential system installation, maintenance, and problem diagnosis will also be covered.

(SAME AS CCT 167) This course will explore the basics of solar thermal energy technology and application. The class will also cover system installation, maintenance and problem diagnosis.

(SAME AS AUT 160) This course is an overview of alternative fuels used in automobiles and light trucks. Students learn about various alternate fuels, their effect on exhaust emissions, their effect on the environment, the economic impact of alternate fuels and how they contribute to the reduction of importing foreign oil. Topics include hydrogen, fuel […]

Cultural anthropology is a one semester introductory course. The course focuses on the thesis that every society is based on an integrated culture, which satisfies human needs and facilitates survival. The course also explores the ways in which our own culture fits into the broad range of human possibilities.

Students will learn the principles and elements of 2-D design and practice their application in a variety of hands-on studio projects. Critical thinking skills such as problem solving, understanding the creative process (from idea to finished product), and addressing visual and conceptual themes are essential parts of the course. These skills are reflected in studio […]