NWTC College Program Guide 2023-2024 | Page 222

Automation 2 : Motor Control 10664101 Electric motor control components such as sensors , timers and counters . ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-100 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Energy Control Strategies 10481117 Building system control concepts and devices ; including electric and digital controls , emphasis is placed on identifying and understanding control strategies related to energy using systems and methods to estimate energy savings . Course Typically Offered :
BAS Networking 2 10481105 Presents the fundamental concepts of network communication standards . Topics include the OSI model , IP protocol , network signal transmission , media , physical topologies , logical topologies , hardware , typical BAS networks , and typical BAS subnetworks . Course Typically Offered :
Blueprint Reading Intro 10403100 Develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of site plans , footings and foundations , floor plans , elevations , below-grade piping , above-grade piping , isometric piping diagrams , schedules and details , electrical floor plans , lighting , ventilating , and air conditioning . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Lighting Fundamentals 10481115 Light sources , luminaries , lighting controls , manufacturer lamp and ballast specifications , lighting power density , lighting-HVAC interactions , retrofit opportunities , cost savings analysis and lighting codes / regulations . Students will critically evaluate lighting systems , luminaries and associated components . Understand and perform various types of lighting calculations . ( Prerequisite : 10-481-114 , Intro to Energy Management ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Automation 3 : PLC 10664102 Basic programmable logic controller programming and troubleshooting . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 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
Commercial HVACR Analysis 10481109 Identify commercial HVAC system types and the general energy use impact of each type . Calculations of system equipment efficiencies will be used to determine EER , SEER , AFUE , COP , combination and seasonal efficiency in boilers , balance point partial efficiency . ( Corequisites : 10-481-114 , Intro to Energy Management ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Pumps : Fluid Moving Devices 10620220 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , and understanding of pumps , the different classifications of pumps , the inner workings , general maintenance and pumping theory . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 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
Energy Accounting 10481110 Review of energy units , data gathering for energy accounting utility rates and schedules , energy data organization , adjusted baselines , cost avoidance , load factor , data analysis , data presentation , use of utility energy accounting software . ( Prerequisites : 10-481-109 , Commercial HVACR Systems Analysis ; 10-481-111 , Energy Control Strategies , 10-481-115 , Lighting Fundamentals ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Energy Investment Analysis 10481113 Emphasis on simple payback and life-cycle cost analysis , time value of money , cash flow equivalence , cost-benefit analysis , tax credits , depreciation , inflation and / or escalating fuel costs on energy investments and cost estimating . ( Prerequisites : 10-481-109 , Commercial HVACR Systems Analysis ; 10-481-111 , Energy Control Strategies , 10-481-115 , Lighting Fundamentals ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Technical Reporting 10801197 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
Building Energy Simulation 10481107 Course covers the variety of computer programs available for analyzing the energy performance of commercial buildings including BIN methodology , hourly simulations and an overview of current programs on the market such as RETScreen and eQuest . ( Prerequisites : 10-481-109 , Commercial HVACR Systems Analysis ; 10-481-111 , Energy Control Strategies ; Corequisite : 10-481-115 , Lighting Fundamentals ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Commercial Energy Analysis 10481108 Emphasis is on the analysis of energy use in commercial buildings including utility bill analysis , audit data , identifying energy efficiency measures , energy savings and investment calculations 212 , audit report