The
State of Arizona has many organizations that teach concepts and
applications of solar energy usage. The following institutions
offer courses in this area and information on schedules,
instructors and course content is included for each course.
Please note that some of this information is in progress and
subject to confirmation.
Arizona State
University
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED
|
| Environmental
Rating Systems for Buildings |
ATE
598 |
Spring
|
| CONTACTS:
Dr. Harvey Bryan harvey.bryan@asu.edu
or call (480) 965-2507 |
| Buildings significantly impact the environment. Building construction consumes 40% of the raw stone, gravel, and sand used globally each year, and 25% of the virgin wood. U.S. Buildings in their construction, use and demolition, account for nearly 45% of domestic energy use (which is about 10% of global energy use), thus significantly contribute to the production of greenhouse gases. In the U.S., about as much construction and demolition waste is produced as municipal garbage. Unhealthy indoor air is found in 30% of new and renovated buildings worldwide. Such issues suggest that design professionals have a prime responsibility to minimize and mitigate the impacts of buildings on the environment. Thus, the challenge is to translate these concerns into a specific environmental rating system, which can directly influence design. To date several methods have been proposed to account for the environmental impact of buildings. This course will survey several of these systems and investigate in detail the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) System. Students should come away from this course with a very good understanding of LEED™ and be prepared to sit for its Certification Examination. To register go
here. For additional questions about the course e-mail Prof. Bryan at harvey.bryan@asu.edu.. Click
here for more information (2004) on ATE 598 (Word format). |
| M.S.
DEGREE (on-line) |
CODE |
OFFERED
|
| Technology |
ETM |
See Website
|
| CONTACTS:
Dr. Nicholas Hild DrNick@asu.edu,
Dr. Larry Olson larry.olson@asu.edu
Dr. Danny Peterson DrP@asu.edu |
| The
M.S. in Technology degree, with a concentration in
Environmental Technology Management, is available through a
web based distance learning format. Three areas of study are
available: Environmental Management, International
Environmental Management, or Emergency Management. Students
in this program will be part of a cohort group that begins
each January and graduates 24 months later at the December
ceremony. Website
is here... |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Photovoltaic
System Design |
EET494D;
EET 598D |
Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Bob Hammond - Tel: (602) 727-1221, E-mail: b.hammond@asu.edu |
| Photovoltaic
(PV) system design including systems with and without energy
storage, systems with and without inverters, stand-alone and
grid-connected systems. Discussions will include hybrid
systems. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Building
Energy Analysis |
ATE
560 |
Fall |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Robert Jones - Tel: (602) 965-6094 |
| Web
page: http://www.asu.edu/caed/Architecture/courses/courses-fs.html |
| Computer
simulation of building thermal behavior; software review;
detailed study of selected simulation models using case
study projects. Laboratory. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Environmental
Control Systems |
ATE
582 |
Varies |
| INSTRUCTOR:
TBD |
| Web
page: http://www.asu.edu/caed/Architecture/courses/courses-fs.html |
| Heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Loads,
psychrometrics, refrigeration cycle, air/water distribution,
controls, energy performance standards, and utility rate.
Field trips. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Experimental
Evaluation |
ATE
562 |
Varies |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Robert Jones - Tel: (602) 965-6094 |
| Web
page: http://www.asu.edu/caed/Architecture/courses/courses-fs.html |
| Instrumentation,
measurement and computational techniques for analysis of
building components, and assessments of thermal and luminous
performance. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Experimental
Evaluation |
ATE
562 |
Varies |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Robert Jones - Tel: (602) 965-6094 |
| Web
page: http://www.asu.edu/caed/Architecture/courses/courses-fs.html |
| Instrumentation,
measurement and computational techniques for analysis of
building components, and assessments of thermal and luminous
performance. |
Chandler-Gilbert
Community College
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Solar
Energy |
NC
500 9555 |
8/31,
9/17, 10/17 '07 |
INSTRUCTOR:
Jim Stack.
Contact: toni.vitagliano@cgcmail.maricopa.edu |
Registration:
http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/cont_ed
Schedule here. |
Learn all about solar energy here in Arizona. There are incentives from SRP and APS to help you save money and the environment. This course will allow you to use and understand this renewable energy source which is so abundant in Arizona.
Fee $10. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday Aug. 31, Monday Sept.
17, and Wednesday Oct. 17. CGCC, 2626 E. Pecos Rd. Chandler, Room
TBA.
Jim Stack lives in a solar grid tied home. He is a member of American Solar Energy Society. Mr. Stack is also a member of the Arizona Solar Energy Association (State
Chapter) which sponsors and supports this educational lecture and others throughout the Valley and the State.
Register online or call (480) 732.7320. |
Coconino
Community College
| COURSES |
CODE
|
OFFERED
|
| Sustainable
Living Series - Intro. to Solar Application |
CTM 298
|
Sept. 22 2007
|
| INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Costion: joe.costion@coconino.edu |
| Information:
Fall
2007 Series
Description (PDF) |
| Course
includes: Basic introduction to the concepts and principles related to Solar Energy Applications. A survey of the many ways that Solar Energy can be used in your home & life. Basic Solar Principles for home heating, Solar Water Heating and Solar Electric systems basics are covered. Plus More ! |
| COURSES |
CODE
|
OFFERED
|
| Sustainable
Living Series - Innovative and Alternative Building
Techniques |
CTM 250
|
Fall 2007
|
| INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Costion: joe.costion@coconino.edu |
| Information:
Fall
2007
Series
Description (PDF) |
| Course
includes: This class surveys a variety of new, innovative and age old building techniques such as Straw bale, Rammed earth, Adobe, “Rastra”, ICF’s, SIP’s, Earth Ships & Papercrete from a “Green” building and “Pattern Language” design perspective. |
| COURSES |
CODE
|
OFFERED
|
| Sustainable
Living Series - Solar Greenhouse Design |
CTM 298
|
Nov. 2-4
|
| INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Costion: joe.costion@coconino.edu |
| Information:
Fall
2007
Series
Description (PDF) |
| Course
includes: Learn what it takes to design a Solar Greenhouse that allows you to grow year round in Flagstaff. This class describes the design of a Solar Greenhouse at a residence. Learn how to read Sun Angles & Solar Path diagrams. Basics of heat transfer & Thermal Mass covered. Construction details ,materials & Glazings associated with greenhouse construction described. |
| COURSES |
CODE
|
OFFERED
|
| Sustainable
Living Series - Building the Human Environment |
CTM 120
|
Fall 2007
|
| INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Costion: joe.costion@coconino.edu |
| Information:
Fall
2007
Series
Description (PDF) |
| Course
includes: This class explores the great variety of design considerations for planning and designing a house, using the perspective from the “Pattern Language” book. A survey of influential architects is presented. Contemporary urban issues such as ”Sprawl”, land use & planning are discussed via group & individual projects. Green Building Categories introduced |
Gentle
Strength University ETA Engineering
| COURSE
/ WORKSHOP |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Everything
You Want to Know About Solar Energy |
Solar
Energy
101 |
Varies |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Lane S. Garrett - Tel: (620) 991-8272, email: LaneGarret@aol.com |
| Web
page: http://www.ETAEngineering.com |
| New
home design tips, Food Bearing Plants, Shade, Overhang and
Trees, Window and Lighting Design, Insulation & Thermal
Mass, Wiring flexibility, High Efficiency Appliances Save
Big Dollars, Passive use of Solar Energy, Home and Household
Energy Savings tips, Solar Domestic Hot Water, Solar
Radiating Heating, photovoltaics The electricity source
of choice for the next century, PV: for computers and
communications, Lighting, Fans & Coolers, Water Pumping,
Backup & emergency Power; Line-Tie systems, Whole Home
Power, Government assistance, Tax credits, ASEA,Virtual
Solar Center. |
Northern
Arizona University
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Energy,
Ecology and You |
EGR
190 |
Fall/Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Richard Nevalou |
| Web
page: http://www.cet.nau.edu/ |
| Energy
use and the human race; conventional energy sources; social,
economic, and environmental impacts; alternative energy
sources. Non-majors only. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Heat
Transfer |
EGR
450 |
Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
David Lamb / Tom Acker |
| Web
page: http://www.cse.nau.edu |
| Theory
and application of heat transfer by conduction, convection,
and radiation. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Solar
Engineering Analysis and Design |
EGR
451 |
Fall
/ Alt. Yrs. |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Donald Garret - Tel: (520) 523-5842 |
| Web
page: http://www.cse.nau.edu |
| Fundamental
concepts of energy and radiation with specific solar energy
applications; design of integrated solar energy systems.
Solar geometry, photovoltaics, pyrometers and
pyroheliometers, wind turbine, electrical energy storage
systems, solar radiation, thermal energy and storage,
economics and comparative futures of solar systems. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Energy
Environment |
EGR
402 |
Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Donald Garret - Tel: (520) 523-5842 |
| Web
page: http://www.cse.nau.edu |
| Sources
of energy conservation systems, impact on the environment,
consequences of energy decisions. Lecture. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Thermodynamics |
EGR
391 |
Fall
/Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Donald Garret - Tel: (520) 523-5842 |
| Web
page: http://www.cse.nau.edu |
| Energy
and entropy concepts, applications; first law principles,
applications to processes and cycles; introduction to
radiation, convection, conduction heat transfer. |
Pima
Community College
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Solar
Energy Fundamentals |
SET
101 |
Fall/Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
T. Murphy |
| Web
page: http://www.pima.edu~curonline/cat9899/set-o.htm |
| Fundamentals
of comfort, hot water heating, space cooling, solar systems
controls, heat load calculations, solar systems sizing,
system economics, retrofit considerations, space heating,
back up systems. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Solar
Electric Systems |
N/A |
Varies |
| INSTRUCTOR:
T. Murphy |
| Web
page: http://www.pima.edu~curonline/cat9899/set-o.htm |
| Basic
understanding of solar system components and system sizing.
Solar resources, electrical definitions, home power
requirements; systems overview, solar modules, batteries,
inverters, charge controllers, trackers, wiring, safety, and
systems sizing. |
University of
Arizona
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Computer
Energy Analysis |
Arch
463 |
Fall |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Nader Chalfoun - (520) 621-3755, Email:
chafoun@u.arizona.edu |
| Web
page: http://www.architecture.arizona.edu |
| Fundamentals
of solar energy, building physics and human thermal comfort.
Utilization of computer simulations in energy analysis and
design of buildings. Prediction of thermal performance and
energy consumption. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Advanced
Computer Energy Analysis |
Arch
483 |
Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Nader Chalfoun - (520) 621-3755, Email:
chafoun@u.arizona.edu |
| Web
page: http://www.architecture.arizona.edu |
| Prediction
of thermal performance of buildings using computer
simulation. Applications of advanced conservation and
passive solar systems, cost benefit analysis and economic
optimization. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Solar
Utilization in the Built Environment |
Arch
403 |
Fall |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Larry Medlin - Tel: (520) 621-6751 |
| Web
page: http://www.architecture.arizona.edu |
| Survey
of solar energy utilization principles, methods and case
studies focused upon building and site planning design. |
Yavapai
College
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Solar
Energy Systems |
CBT
182 |
Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Don Carter, Email: dcarter@yavapai.cc.az.us |
| Web
page: http://www2.yc.edu/content/ess/ |
| Introduction
to the science, history, technology and architecture of
solar design. Topics covered include: sun angles, solar
energy available by season and altitude, early history of
solar design, current practices in solar design, passive
design strategies, solar hot water systems, photovoltaics
systems, and survey of other renewable sources such as wind
and geothermal. Emphasis on analyzing and calculating energy
requirements, energy sources and heat flow in order to
define solutions by applying current technology. |
| COURSE |
CODE |
OFFERED |
| Energy
Efficient Buildings and Design |
CBT
184 |
Spring |
| INSTRUCTOR:
Mike Uniacke |
| Web
page: http://www2.yc.edu/content/ess/ |
| Principles
and procedures of energy efficient buildings and design.
Emphasis on building materials and products, appropriate
application procedures, correct materials installation
methods and techniques to produce healthy, cost-efficient,
comfortable house with quality indoor air. |
Other:
Arizona Science Center
(Information pending; Contact
Charlotte Strompers or Aura McClain @ (602) 716-2000)
Arizona State
Environmental Technology Training Center
(Information pending; Contact:
Robert Flood @ (520) 206-7888)
DAWN Southwest
Workshops in Tucson
Visit DAWN
Southwest Website for workshop dates/topics.
Gateway Community
College
Visit GateWay
Community College Website for information.
Prescott College
(Information pending; Contact
Patricia Olson, email: patria@primenet.com)
Scottsdale Community
College
Environmentally Responsible
Building (BLT140). More
information here.
Solar Institute
Visit the Solar
Institute's Website for class locations/times.
Solar on-Line Learning
Center
Visit Solar
on-Line's Website for class locations/times.
SolarAccess.com
on-Line Courses
Visit Solar
on-Line's Website for class locations/times.
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