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Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-660-108 AC 2 : REACTANCE ... study of the way inductive , capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform . Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived . ( Pre-requisite : 10-660-116 , Introduction to AC / DC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-482-133 PHOTOVOLTAICS-ADVANCED ... topics include batteries , wiring con�gurations , system diagramming , National Electrical code , component selection , wiring , safety and system maintenance . ( Prerequisites : 10-482-126 Intro to Solar ; 10-660- 104 , DC 1 : Intro ; 10-660-105 , DC 2 : Circuits ; 10-620-107 , AC 1 : Properties ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-481-114 INTRO TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT ... introduces the basic concepts of energy , utility systems and utility rate structures ; de�nes the need for energy management as an integral part of society at all levels . The course will present the various opportunities available to energy management students . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-403-100 BLUEPRINT READING INTRO ... develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of site plans , footings and foundations , �oor plans , elevations , below-grade piping , above-grade piping , isometric piping diagrams , schedules and details , electrical �oor plans , lighting , ventilating , and air conditioning . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-483-107 SOLAR THERMAL DESIGN & SITE ... learn steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a solar thermal system . Focus on de�ning the solar window , system site placement and sizing , lead analysis and energy ef�ciency . ( Prerequisite : 10-482-126 , Intro to Solar ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-481-109 COMMERCIAL HVACR ANALYSIS ... identify commercial HVAC system types and the general energy use impact of each type . Calculations of system equipment ef�ciencies will be used to determine EER , SEER , AFUE , COP , combination and seasonal ef�ciency in boilers , balance point partial ef�ciency . ( Corequisites : 10-481-114 , Intro to Energy Management ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-483-108 SOLAR THERMAL-ADVANCED ... this course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the basic working knowledge and skills required in the solar thermal industry . Topics of concentration include solar thermal systems , system diagraming , system installation , thermal storage , component selection , plumbing and piping , plumbing codes , safety , system maintenance and system troubleshooting . ( Prerequisite : 10-482-126 , Intro to Solar ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING ... principles of report writing and correspondence , proposals , feasibility reports , progress reports , investigation reports , evaluation reports , meeting reports , memos , and correspondence . ( Prerequisite : 10-801-136 , English Composition I OR 10-801-195 , Written Communication with “ C ” or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-483-106 SOLAR ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN ... this course provides the opportunity for the learner to further develop their knowledge , skills , process and understanding of solar electric and solar thermal systems design and applications while learning basic business and trade skills . Emphasis will be placed on safety , system design , monitoring , installation , maintenance & troubleshooting . ( Prerequisites : 10-483-107 , Solar Thermal Design & Site ; 10-482-132 , Photovoltaics-Design & Site ; 10- 482-133 , Photovoltaics-Adv ; Corequisite : 10-483-108 , Solar Thermal Advanced ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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