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May 05, 2024
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ENRGY 102 - Energy Basics
5.0 Credits
Introduction to energy concepts including the overall science of energy, forms of energy, energy types and sources, useful energy and energy conversion, common uses of energy in society, climate change and energy economics and finance. Prerequisite
(BUS 130 or placement in MATH 087) and (placement in BRDGE 093 or EAP 121). Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and analyze the basic elements of the building envelope.
- Perform basic energy use conversions and analyze and discuss results.
- Describe and analyze basic residential and commercial energy systems including forms of energy, energy types, and energy sources.
- Describe how basic heating, cooling, and lighting systems use energy and basic strategies for reducing use.
- Determine the financial consequences of various energy conservation measures.
- Students work in groups to discuss applied science concepts.
- Students discuss energy concepts online and in written format.
- Students develop personal positions on complex energy topics.
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