Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2018
WebAdvisor Title
Energy Industry Basics (EIB)
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces traditional sources of energy and provides an overview of the various forms of energy and their applications. Covers alternative, renewable, and traditional non-renewable sources of energy with consideration for energy conservation and use, energy transmission systems, measurement of energy, along with monitoring and analysis of applied energy to practical laboratory and field situations with hands-on experiences. Study of current and future applications of the energy are considered along with relevant environmental factors, economic drivers, and opportunities for careers in the energy field.