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Renewable Energy and Sustainable Practices Certificates |
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3 Certificates will be available for Fall 2008: Renewable Energy - Solar, Sustainable Design, and Biofuels. 2 other certificates will be coming later: Renewable Energy - Wind and Sustainable Food Supply. |
Renewable Energy Certificate – Solar
Explore non-carbon producing renewable energy generation systems with a focus on photovoltaic and solar systems.
You’ll learn to:
- Discuss and promote the benefits of alternative energy systems.
- Assess, engineer, design, assemble, install and operate photovoltaic energy systems.
- Collect and distribute data generated by alternative energy systems.
Curriculum
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Energy – Intro. Renew. & Sustain… An overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current application. Emphasis will be placed on energy consumption, efficiency and conservation. |
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Energy – Intro. To Solar Electricity ...An overview of the use of sunlight to produce electricity and the practical and economical use of photovoltaic power systems. Learn the importance of energy efficiency and the economics of PV – generator hybrid designs. |
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Photovoltaics – Design & Site ...Learn steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a PV system. Focus on defining the solar window, system site placement and sizing, lead analysis and energy efficiency. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Energy – Intro. To Solar Electricity) |
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Electricity-Basic ...electron theory, electrical terms, Ohm’s Law, DC and AC circuits, magnetism and magnetic devices, electrical measurements, inductance and capacitance, relays, and transformers, motors and generator, circuit protective devices, electrical safety. |
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Photovoltaics - Intermediate ...learn about batteries, wiring configurations, system diagramming, installation techniques and system maintenance. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Photovoltaics – Design & Site, xx-xxx-xxx Electricity Basic) |
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Photovoltaics - Advanced ...Learn about safety, system design and layout, National Electric Code, Component Selection, wiring and installation techniques. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Photovoltaics – Intermediate |
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Sustainable Design Certificate
Explore energy saving and sustainable design, materials and construction practices to maximize operating efficiency and productivity.
You'll learn to:
- Discuss and promote the benefits of energy efficient design and alternative energy systems.
- Identify energy saving and sustainable technologies for the construction industry.
- Design renewable and sustainable energy systems into buildings and landscapes.
- Identify material resources that promote sustainability.
Curriculum
Energy – Intro. Renew. & Sustain… An overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current application. Emphasis will be placed on energy consumption, efficiency and conservation.
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Architecture - Sustainable ...learn the issues, challenges, and opportunities associated with designing buildings that use the principles of green building and sustainable design. Learners will use the LEED rating system as a reference. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Energy – Intro. Renew. & Sustain.) |
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Sustainable – Materials & Air Quality ...an overview of sustainable materials used in today’s green buildings. Learners will be introduced to building rating systems in the selection of durable and environmentally responsible building materials and methods. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Energy – Intro. Renew. & Sustain.) |
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Sustainable Residential Const ...An overview of sustainable home design practices encompassing location, size building design, building materials, insulation, windows, doors, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and landscaping. |
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Sustainable Landscape Practices ...An overview of planning and site design associated with sustainability. Topics include smart growth, environmental site design, green landscape design and development strategies. |
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Biofuels Certificate
The fundamentals of converting various organic materials into renewable energy.
You will learn to:
- Map the process of converting oil crops and animal fat waste into Biodiesel.
- Map the process of converting various organic materials into renewable energy.
- Describe the fundamentals to produce energy from biomass resources.
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Curriculum
Energy – Intro. Renew. & Sustain… An overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current application. Emphasis will be placed on energy consumption, efficiency and conservation. |
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Biofuels Science ...learn the fundamentals of basic organic chemistry and biochemistry as it applies to biofuels. |
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Biofuels – Intro. To Biodiesel ...An overview of biodiesel fuel will be presented. Production, quality control, separation techniques, ASTM fuel standards, engine performance and exhaust emissions will be covered. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Biofuels Science) |
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Biofuels – Intro. To Ethanol ...An overview of ethanol fuel will be presented. Fermentation, distillation chemistry, ASTM fuel testing, engine performance and exhaust emissions will be covered. An introduction to E85 fuel systems will also be included. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Biofuels Science) |
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Biomass Energy Intro ...explore the fundamentals of plant growth, energy yield, economics, production and processing methods for herbaceous and woody crops. Technologies covered include combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, fermentation, transesterfication and anaerobic digestion. (Prerequisite: xx-xxx-xxx Biofuels Science) |
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Anaerobic Digester Technology ...Learn basics of digester technology for the livestock and food processing industry, funding opportunities, regulatory concerns and alternative energy business clusters . |
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Fire Fuel Safety ...Learn basics of fire insurance standards, air quality standards, ash disposal options and general safety issues associated with biofuels. |
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Renewable Energy Certificate – Wind
Explore renewable energy generation systems that don’t produce carbon, with a focus on wind systems. You’ll learn to:
- Discuss and promote the benefits of alternative energy systems
- Assess, engineer, design, assemble, install and operate wind energy generating systems.
- Collect and distribute data generated by alternative energy systems
Sustainable Food Supply Certificate
The fundamentals of ensuring a sustainable food supply related to human food, nutrition, and safety. Explore energy needs of the basic food chain including food production, processing, distribution and transportation to food markets.
Stand-Alone Credit Classes
Expand your credentials, earn elective credit with courses in geothermal energy, alternative fuel vehicles, energy management, solar home and hot water heating, wood heating, solar home design and sustainable living. Be among the first to know!
To learn more or to be alerted when classes are first available, contact:
Amy Kox, Renewable Energy Technologies Manager at 920-498-6908
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