ENE 104 - Energy Industry Fundamentals at Central Virginia Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2016-08-01
Provides a broad understanding of the electric and natural gas utility industry and the energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. Covers business models, regulations, types of energy and their conversion to useable energy such as electric power, how generated power is transmitted and distributed to the point of use, emerging technologies, and the connection to careers in the energy industry.
Lecture 4-5 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
4-5 credits
General Course Purpose
The course content focuses on understanding various types of energy and their conversion to useable energy such as electrical power. How generated electrical power is transmitted and distributed to the point of use.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
- Apply compliance with procedures necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Understand electric power generation
- Understand electric power transmission
- Understand electric power and natural gas distribution
- Identify and describe careers and entry requirements
- Evaluate and analyze energy hot topics such as energy conservation, alternative energy, emerging technologies, smart grid technologies, and energy regulation
Major Topics to be Included
- Energy industry fundamentals
- Safety and Compliance
- Power generation and transmission
- Electric power and natural gas distribution
- Energy careers
- Energy alternatives
- Energy conservation
- Emerging energy technologies