Energy Technology (ENE)
Distance Learning
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- ENE 99 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ENE 100 - Conventional and Alternate Energy Applications
- Provides an overview of hydroelectric, coal, and nuclear energy production methods and renewable solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell technology. A complete system breakdown of conventional power production methods, efficiency, and sustainability when compared with solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell applications.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 176 or instructor approval.4 credits - ENE 101 - Principles of Wind Energy
- Introduces the wind energy industry and the role of the technician; provides exposure to business strategies and methodologies used by owner/operators of wind farms, and manufacturers of wind turbines.(3 Cr.) Lecture 1 hour per week.
3 credits - ENE 104 - Energy Industry Fundamentals
- 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 - ENE 105 - Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology
- Provides a comprehensive study of thermal technology as it applies to collector types and ratings, open-loop versus closed-loop and system sizing. Introduces hydronics, hot water, and pool heating applications. Provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and chemistry as it applies to system installation and maintenance.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - ENE 107 - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Networking
- Covers Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Industrial Ethernet communications systems as they apply to the wind energy industry; provides hands-on experience through laboratory and field experiences.(3 Cr.) Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - 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 110 - Solar Power Installations
- Covers wiring, control, conversion, and ties to established power systems. Studies use of invertors, batteries, and charging systems.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 157 or equivalent.4 credits - ENE 112 - Wind Safety
- Covers identification and correction of safety hazards on a wind farm. Builds the foundation for a safe work environment in the wind energy industry. Provides hands-on experience through laboratory and field experiences.(3 Cr.) Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ENE 120 - Solar Power - Photovoltaic and Thermal
- Studies the production and conversion of electrical energy from modular to grid power systems. Covers the storage of energy, thermal solar capture, and storage for residential and commercial applications. Covers energy conversion and storage equipment based on size and efficiency.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 157 or equivalent.4 credits - ENE 122 - Wind Turbine Materials and Electro-Mechanical Equipment
- Provides identification and analysis of the components and systems within a wind turbine. Emphasizes development of the knowledge and hand skills needed when installing, repairing and replacing turbine components using common tools and equipment.Provides hands-on experience through laboratory and field experiences.(3 Cr.) Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENE 1003 credits - ENE 125 - Wind Power Delivery Systems
- Reviews the components and process of the electrical power generation and delivery systems for wind energy and sub-station. Includes inspection of electrical control system components, low voltage power distribution/transformers; applies manufacture documentation and software, schematics and wiring diagrams, and flow charts to field scenarios. Provides hands-on experience through laboratory and field experiences.(3 Cr.) Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENE 100.3 credits - ENE 130 - Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair
- Includes installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine electro-mechanical systems. Emphasizes skills essential to routine maintenance and repair of wind turbine electrical and mechanical systems and provides hands-on experience through laboratory and field experiences.(3 Cr.) Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENE 125.3 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 193 - 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 - 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 196 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ENE 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ENE 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ENE 200 - Power Monitoring
- Covers the equipment, connections, and use of monitoring power production necessary for offsite and onsite use. Includes study of computer applications used for monitoring including real time storage and historical storage of data.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ELE 157 and MTH 131 or equivalent.4 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 220 - Wind Power Generation
- Studies wind turbines, their location, efficiency, and cost. Covers power generation with wind turbines, storage, conversion to established values, use of batteries, invertors, grid tie systems, and all necessary wiring installations.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 157.4 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 230 - Geothermal Applications
- Studies the use of geothermal energy for large and small scale production. Covers the feasibility of heat pump applications for local use on an individual basis.(4 Cr.) Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ENE 293 - 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 - 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 - ENE 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours.
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