ENGR 81
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS
5 Units
Advisory: ENGR 39, 40, MATH 105. Not Repeatable. 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter) Introduces the technical professional and engineering student to the field of modern power systems, from electrical power generation to transmission and distribution to electrical power networks in buildings. Overview of AC and DC power, electrical power infrastructure, operation of motors and generators, capacitors and inductors, and real and reactive power. Develops a working knowledge of how electrical utilities work, including both power production and distribution as well as electricity markets. The course will conclude with challenges faced by evolution of the future, Œsmarter’ grid of the 21st century. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
ENGR 82
PHOTO VOLTAIC & SOLAR CELL DESIGN
5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 40. Advisory: ENGR 81; high school chemistry or CHEM 25; high school or introductory college physics preferable; ability to do basic engineering calculations, including use of spreadsheets. Not Repeatable. 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter) Introduces the technical student and working professional to the field of photovoltaic technology, including design, fabrication technology, commercial applications and grid incorporation. Gives an overview of the solar industry, environmental and economic considerations, and key research and policy areas for clean and sustainable energy solutions. Provides students with a conceptual and practical framework to proceed to more advanced study towards careers in the solar technology. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
ENGR 83
SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS
5 Units
Advisory: ENGR 40, 81, and 82. Not Repeatable. 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter) Introduces the technical professional and engineering student to the emerging field of smart energy systems, active power management, and Œsmart grid’ technologies. Topics include SCADA and Phasor networks for monitoring power systems and distribution automation, distributed energy management systems (DEMS) to integrate Renewable Energy (RE) with building/campus EMS/BMS, integration of renewables, and system requirements for an Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Includes an overview of goals, challenges, and milestones for developing a Œsupergrid’ for integrating utility scale wind, low emission baseload energy, and systemwide management tools for network stability. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
ENGR 102
BUILDING SCIENCE & PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING
5 Units
Advisory: ENGR 40, 81. Not Repeatable. 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter) Introduces practicing engineers, practitioners and engineering students to the field of building energy efficiency and green building technology, with an emphasis on building science and performance engineering. Key topics include understanding buildings as integrated systems, lighting, ventilation, heating and cooling, and energy efficiency as a design principle. Includes an overview of energy programs for financing energy efficiency projects, sustainable design assistance; field engineering (commissioning and auditing); and integration of renewable energy (BIPV). Prepares working students to effectively practice in this field. Laboratory includes real commissioning and auditing work on existing buildings, economic analysis of projects, and working with industry professionals to apply building efficiency skills to real buildings. [FHGE: Non-GE]
184
ENGLISH Language Arts
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ENGL 1A
COMPOSITION & READING
5 Units
ENGL 1AH
HONORS COMPOSITION & READING
5 Units
ENGL 1B
COMPOSITION, CRITICAL READING & THINKING
5 Units
HONORS COMPOSITION, CRITICAL READING & THINKING
5 Units
Prerequisite: Eligibility based on appropriate assessment information or successful completion of assigned courses in basic reading and writing skills. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ENGL 1AH; students may enroll in ENGL 1A or 1T, but not both, for credit. Not Repeatable. 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter) The techniques and practice of expository and argumentative writing based on critical reading and thinking about texts. Reading focused primarily on works of non-fiction prose, chosen to represent a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas, writing styles, and cultural experiences. Fulfills the Foothill College reading and composition requirement for the AA/AS degree and the university-transfer general education requirement in English reading and written composition. [FHGE: English; Transferable: UC/CSU] Prerequisite: Eligibility based on appropriate assessment information; Honors Institute participant. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ENGL 1A. Not Repeatable. 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter) The techniques and practice of expository and argumentative writing based on critical reading and thinking about texts. Reading focused primarily on works of non-fiction prose, chosen to represent a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas, writing styles, and cultural experiences. Fulfills the Foothill College reading and composition requirement for the AA/AS degree and the university-transfer general education requirement in English reading and written composition. The honors section offers rigorous preparation in analytic reading and writing skills for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university. Course provides opportunity to engage contemporary social and ethical issues through small group discussion, a structured sequence of papers requiring higher-level thinking tasks, and collaborative projects. Emphasis is placed on multiple drafts and substantive revision to produce articulate writing appropriate to academic disciplines. Research paper is required. [FHGE: English; Transferable: UC/CSU]
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ESLL 26. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ENGL 1BH. Not Repeatable. 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter) Further development in the technique and practice of expository and argumentative writing, critical reading and thinking. Readings chosen to represent a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas, writing styles, and cultural experiences. Formal instruction in composition and critical thinking. [FHGE: Communication & Analytical Thinking; Transferable: UC/CSU]
ENGL 1BH
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A; Honors Institute participant. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ENGL 1B. Not Repeatable. 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter) Further development in the technique and practice of expository and argumentative writing, critical reading and thinking. Readings chosen to represent a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas, writing styles, and cultural experiences. Formal instruction in composition and critical thinking. The honors section offers a challenging intellectual environment for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university. Class discussion and assignments focus on literature as a reflection of multiple perspectives, social constructs, and cultural values. Course fosters an understanding and appreciation of various literary genres and includes logic and literary theory. Emphasis on rhetorical strategies and
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