EGM106 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION METHODS 3 credits Students will identify and explain all of the energy efficiency/conservation methods available for energy use reduction. Energy-consuming facilities, both domestic and commercial, will be analyzed by the students for energy efficiency opportunities. Students will calculate energy savings and environmental impacts for most energy efficiency methods in order to identify and assess energy conservation opportunities. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, MAT092, RDG098, or placement. EGM110 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND MOTORS 3 credits The course covers the components of lighting systems and motors. Students will learn about the history and advances in lamp technologies such as incandescent, arc, mercury, fluorescent, sodium, metal halide and light emitting diodes. Energy efficient fixtures will also be explored and the concept of night pollution mitigation and basic principles of lighting design that can maximize daylight and minimize energy usage. Prerequisites: EGM105, EET103 (or co-requisite). EGM115 SUSTAINABILITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 4 credits This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of sustainability. The core emphasis is on understanding natural systems and their interaction with the built environment. Also explored will be the role of financial, social ecological, ethical, philosophical, political, cultural and psychological issues on the decision making process of facility and energy managers, engineers, architects and project managers. Through lectures and interactive dialogue with sustainability industry experts, the course builds literacy in sustainability as related to the built environment in local, regional and global spheres. In addition, the course encourages students to think from a variety of perspectives and to learn of the benefits of a collaborative approach to sustainability management. Through a combination of selected case studies, group discussion and analysis, students will explore the environmental influence of buildings and discover the economic benefits of reduced operating costs and research increased comfort of the occupants. Students will also be exposed to the concept of life cycle costing and integrated approach to the challenges inherent with sustainable building design, operations and maintenance. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement.
EGM125 ENERGY ANALYSIS AND AUDITING 4 credits The student will perform critical examinations of energy consuming facilities (residential and commercial) for the purpose of identifying energy conservation opportunities. In addition, the student will identify and recommend various energy conservation measures that reduce overall energy usage. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, MAT092, RDG098, or placement. EGM130 ENERGY CONTROL STRATEGIES 3 credits This course pertains to all devices that are used to regulate energy use in buildings: from pneumatic and electric to electronic; from manual to automatic; from simple switches to microprocessors. An emphasis is placed on identifying and solving control/calibration problems and improving energy efficiency through redesign and energy control strategies. Prerequisites: MAT096 or placement, EGM115 or co-requisite. EGM140 ENERGY PROJECT COSTS AND FUNDING SOLUTIONS 3 credits This course provides an overview of the costs associated with going green and available funding mechanisms for sustainability related building projects. Students will examine cost premiums for a variety of sustainability measures and budgeting strategies for pursuing energy efficiency in a world of diminishing revenues. Selected case studies include college dining halls, laboratories, student centers, athletic facilities and dormitories. Real world examples illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of various funding mechanisms including federal and state incentives, specialized loans, utility provider incentive programs and performance contracts. Prerequisite: EGM105.
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