ETP 2410

Solar Energy (3)

Classification: Occupational

This course provides students with the basic principles of photovoltaic and solar heating systems design and installation. The course will discuss evolving policies, technologies and career areas. Students will analyze a site or location and evaluate it for solar applications and be able to describe passive heating and cooling building designs; design a solar water heating system, a solar cooking device, and a solar energy efficiency mode; and diagram a solar thermal electric system, analyze solar manufacturing issues including equipment evaluation and types of collectors and filters; create a cost analysis for a solar powered project; and complete a solar energy project.