Energy Systems

This is an intensive writing course. Narrative and descriptive modes are stressed. Basic research strategies are introduced. An end-of-the-semester portfolio is required.

A course designed to provide practice in a variety of written and oral communications to meet the requirements of the workplace. Projects may include descriptions, instructions, résumés, proposals, reports or online documents. It involves frequent writing, both in and out of class, as well as oral presentations, collaborative activities and individual conferences.

This interdisciplinary course examines contemporary issues, their human and technological components, and their historical precedents through art, music, literature and philosophy.

Algebraic functions, graphs and models are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the following function types: polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational and radical. In all topic areas, covered content includes simplifying expressions, solving equations, graphing using transformations, mathematical modeling and problem solving.

Fills requirement for some non-science majors. Provides background for CEM 141 for those with no recent high school chemistry. Fundamental principles of chemistry such as states of matter, simple atomic and molecular structure, and the periodic classification of elements. The study of water emphasizes the properties of solutions and acid-base relations. Course includes a laboratory component.

This course is required for most sciences, engineering, and pre-professional health majors. Students who are required to take organic chemistry for their major should enroll in CEM 141 during their first semester. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, states of matter, kinetic molecular theory and stoichiometry. Course includes a laboratory component.

This course serves as a foundation for environmental science majors. It is also suitable for non-majors interested in environmental topics. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experience, environmental surveys, and class discussions to reinforce scientific principles. Environmental case studies are covered in detail. In laboratory, the students will learn how to analyze quantitative environmental data through application. This class has a laboratory component.

Become familiar with basic concepts used in physics to describe and explain various physical phenomena. The course covers the following topics: kinematics (the description of motion); mechanics (the study of force, momentum and energy); the behavior of solids, liquids and gases; temperature and heat; waves and sound; electricity and magnetism; and optics. The course is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of physics using a minimum of mathematics. Course includes a laboratory component.

This course covers macroeconomics and explains the operation of free markets, the role of government in the economy, measurement of the national product, inflation and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth.

This course covers microeconomics: the market structure of firms operating in competition and monopoly, labor markets and unions, how income is distributed, current economic problems, international economics, and alternative economic systems.

Overview of the field of psychology, including learning, development, emotion, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior and psychotherapy.

Performance management and organizational change techniques based on principles of behavioral psychology. Environmental change strategies are emphasized. Topics include personnel management, employee motivation, job satisfaction, compensation strategies and practices, employee behavior and leadership.

This course is a survey of art history and aesthetics covering art and architecture from prehistoric times to 1400.

This course is a survey of art history and aesthetics covering art from the Renaissance through the 20th century.

Lecture and directed listening on the elements, forms and historic chronology of Western music.

Survey of Western theatre and drama. Appreciation of theatre through understanding of historical development and societal function. Theatre architecture, production, costuming and acting styles, and the artists who create them.

This course introduces students to basic modelling, assembly, and drawing creation in SolidWorks.

This course will cover the principles of basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits. Students will learn how to identify components of electrical and fluid circuits, how to analyze circuits, and how to troubleshoot industrial systems. At the end of the course they will be able to take the Certified Production Technician Maintenance Awareness exam.and quality. Students may sit for Certified Production Technician exam in Production Quality at the end of the course.

This course demonstrates methods of maintaining a safe work environment. It introduces students to best safety practices as well as communication and team building skills. Students will have the opportunity to take an MSSC certification exam as well as earn their OSHA 10 card.

This course will provide students with in depth knowledge of how to read blueprints and technical drawings, and use gauges to obtain precise measurements. Topics covered include print reading, measurement, tolerancing, and quality. Students may sit for Certified Production Technician exam in Production Quality at the end of the course.

This course will focus on production processes and machining, emphasizing planning, tooling, and materials. Students will learn how the basics of safely operating machines and producing precision parts. Students may sit for the Certified Production Technician exam for Processes and Production at the end of the course.

(SAME AS ELT 160) This course will introduce students to alternative energy systems and their design and applications. The course will focus primarily on wind turbines, solar systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. A basic understanding of electricity is highly recommended.

This management course exposes students to the dynamics of the changing world. Topics such as management functions/processes, quality, leadership styles, power, global issues, and the challenges and opportunities of diversity are included. Emphasis is placed on ethics, decision making, effective communication, evaluating employees, motivational tools, organizational design, environmental scanning, supervising groups, controlling quality, productivity improvement, managing change and conflict, labor relations and time management.

Students will experience and complete the entire project management process, from start to finish. Each student will create a project proposal, develop scope definitions, determine schedule, allocate resources, establish cost predictions, manage risk and critical path threats, communicate with stakeholders and closeout and document the project. Additional topics include building and leading project teams, utilizing industry project management software, and following the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework.

This course covers the applications in which the phases of computer graphics are involved. A general introduction to drafting application will be presented. Recommended: Windows® and blue print reading experience.

This course introduces students to more advanced topics in SolidWorks, including mates, sheet metal parts, and drawing production.

This course seeks to prepare students for the Certified SolidWorks Professional certification by focusing on complex projects and features using SolidWorks.

Energy Industry Fundamentals provides a broad understanding of the electric and natural gas utility industry and the generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, commonly called the “largest machine in the world,” which forms the backbone for the industry. The course includes business models, regulations, types of energy and their conversion to useable energy such as electric power, emergent technologies, and the connection to careers in the energy industry. An ANSI accredited EIF Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of final certification exam.

This is a field-based course that includes tours of power production, transmission, and distribution facilities with guided conversation and reflection. Prepares students for internship selection.

This course offers meaningful industry experience within the energy systems arena. The internship demands intentional reflection on the part of student based upon feedback from their industry supervisor. A specific internship site, industry supervisor and learning outcomes must be jointly agreed upon between the student, the faculty member and the site supervisor. A portfolio of the internship will be created and submitted to the faculty member. Student may only take twice for credit.

The electric power grid has quietly supported our industrialized society for over a century, but a changing world poses major challenges. Today, new technology is transforming the energy industry as smart grid solutions and renewable energies enter the market. Industry professionals need to understand the evolution of the present system, the technology and challenges that have emerged in recent years, and additional changes that are on the horizon. Topics include: advanced metering systems, powerline communications, integration of renewables, cybersecurity, microgrids, and more.

This course is the capstone experience for the Bachelors of Science in Energy Systems Management degree. The course centers around an energy related capstone project, which may be community-based, industry-based, or student created. Students will draw upon their previous coursework, synthesize skills, knowledge, and experience, and demonstrate their potential to make a positive difference in the industry or community.

This course covers motion controls as used in real world situations, including PLC, robotics, servos, sensing devices, actuators and controls.

Basic programmable controllers is a course for apprentices and skilled trades trainees looking at the history, characteristics, application and limitation of PCs. Numeration systems, binary-coded decimals, ASCII, gray code and Boolean logic studied. Additional study includes input/output devices, processing and programming functions, program development, documentation, start-up and troubleshooting.

This course introduces topics that include advanced PLC programming, troubleshooting and data communications.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of robotic programming and operations. They will learn how to safely program and troubleshoot an industrial robot using a teach pendant.

This course introduces students to the principles of smart automation, networking, and the industrial internet of things. Topics covered include networking, variable frequency drives, RFIDs, smart sensors, and databases.

Students will familiarize themselves with the environmental issues facing our community, state, country and planet. This course will provide meaning to the term “sustainability” in order to build skills that will help the leaders of tomorrow protect the earth’s resources and meet the needs of humanity indefinitely. It is an introduction to both the scientific and social sides of the environmental problems the world faces, with a specific aim at establishing a foundation in environmental comprehension and for further learning within the topic of sustainability.

In a changing world, systems-thinking is needed to make wise decisions, solve complex problems, and understand your role within the larger context. This course uses topics in sustainability to develop systems thinking skills and to engage with real-world, meaningful issues. Topics include: complex systems theory, energy systems, social systems, ecosystems, and others. Students will research, speak, and write about these topics in depth to explore the complete system, the challenges involved, and the potential solutions that exist.