Energy Technology (ENE) at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- ENE 108 - Intro to Data Center Operations
- Provides the foundational aspects of data center fundamentals, data center compliance, operations, and physical infrastructure. Introduces mission critical operations as they apply to data centers. Teaches students the physical components of a data center, its interoperability, and the usage of data center equipment in a simulated data center environment.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ENE 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ENE 195 - Topics in
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.1-5 credits
1-5 credits - ENE 208 - Critical Site Operations
- Provides a complete overview of a data center such as power systems, communications systems, cooling systems and fire and intrusion detection systems. Introduces commissioning and decommissioning concepts as they apply to data centers. Provides hands-on experience through laboratory exercises.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENE 1083 credits - ENE 228 - Building Automation & Energy Management Systems
- Introduces building automation and energy management systems. Studies how building systems HVAC, lighting, security systems, and alternative energy--can communicate through a network of intelligent control devices. Emphasizes how these controlling devices work together in common automation.Lecture 2-3 hours, Lab 2-3 hours, Total 4-6 hours per week
3-4 credits - ENE 295 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits