REEN-101: Survey of Renewable Energy Sources

This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
5101 Restaurant
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Renewable Energy
Course Number
101
Course Title
Survey of Renewable Energy Sources
Cross-Referenced Course
ENT-101: Introduction to Energy Technology
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

Examines renewable energy sources that are available today and explores sources which are predicted to become available in the near future. Topics include solar and photovoltaic systems, geothermal systems, wind systems, energy from bio-mass, and fuel cell systems. Explains how these systems function technically and discusses how they will affect the environment and the economy. Includes laboratory activities and performance exercises.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Overview of renewable/alternative energies.
  2. Conventional energy systems in use today.
  3. Solar and photovoltaic systems.
  4. Geothermal systems.
  5. Wind systems.
  6. Fuel cell systems
  7. Renewable energy from bio-mass.
  8. Renewable energy used in transportation.
  9. Conservation of electrical energy vs electrical generation.
  10. Renewable energy's effect on the environment and economy.
  11. Economics and renewable energy.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Explain the concept of renewable energy.
  2. Describe how solar and photovoltaic systems function.
  3. Describe how geothermal systems function.
  4. Describe how wind systems function.
  5. Describe how bio-mass systems function.
  6. Describe how fuel cell systems function.
  7. Describe how renewable energy systems will be applied to transportation.
  8. Define the term electrical co-generation and hydro-power electrical generation.
  9. Differentiate between tidal and wave action.*
  10. Explain the various energy technologies from both an economic and environmental standpoint.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Methods for measuring achievement of objectives:

  1. Tests will be given throughout the semester. Test scores represent 65% of the course grade.
  2. Laboratory activities and performance exercises will be done where students will demonstrate an understanding of practical applications.  These will make up 10% of the course grade.
  3. A written final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2023
Deactivation Date
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date