Energy Services and Technology Course Descriptions

First Year - Fall Semester

LENG 1200 College Composition (3 Credits)
In this course students learn to write clearly and efectively for defined audiences through a variety of strategies. emphasis is on the writing process form prewriting through drafting, revising and editing. Formal essays and a research paper are required.
Prerequisite: Placement or successful completion of competency assessment)

 

LEST 1100 Introduction to Energy Management Principles (3 Credits)
This course introduces the principles of energy management and provides an overview of the energy industry. Students will learn about the history of energy production and costs, the dynamics of worldwide energy consumption and growth, the principle methods by which energy is used, and its environmental and financial impacts and consequences. Objectives and components of an effective energy management program are discussed. The concepts presented in this course will serve as the foundation for the core courses in the Energy Services & Technology model curriculum. The course is designed for students alredy working in or training for a variety of occuptions such s facility managers, technicians, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and consultants, as well as students who are not vocationally oriented but are interested in energy usage.

 

LEST 1150 Renewable Energy Sources (3 Credits)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of renewable energies, including solar energy, wind power, hydropower, fuel cells, biomass, and alternative transportation options. Students will be taught the principles of solar home design, solar hot water, pool and space heating, and solar cooling for both new and existing construction. Students will learn how to assess the viability of wind power, hydropower or biomass systems for a given site. Students will also learn about the impact of government regulations on the use of renewable energies. Students will analyze these renewable energy systems and will calculate savings, backup energy needs, financing options, and economic analyses. The student will investigate the potentials of renewable energy technologies to help solve environmental and economic problems within society.

 

LMAT 1230 Introductory Algebra (3 Credits)
Designed to give students a solid foundation in algebraic skills. Algebra topics include properties of real numbers, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, functions and problem solving. Other topics covered include scientific notation. Credit will not be given for more than one of the following courses: LMAT1230, LMT1250, LMAT1320. (Prerequisite: LMAT0850 with a grade of C- or better or competence demonstrated on math placement exam)

 

LSOC 2210 Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
Coursework involves the students developing an understanding of how working together and leading people in organizations leads to the maintenance of healthy future organizations. it includes the challenges of leadership.

 

First Year - Spring Semester

LEST1250 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Methods (3 Credits)
The student will identify and explain all of the energy efficiency/conservation methods available for energy use reduction. Energy-consuming facilities, both domestic and commercial, will be analyzed by the students for energy efficiency opportunities. The student will calculate energy savings and environmental impacts for most energy efficiency methods in order to identify and assess energy conservation opportunities. In addition, the student will demonstrate the appropriate usage of energy monitoring and measuring equipment commonly used by energy specialists and energy auditors. (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LEST1300 Spreadsheets, Reading Drawings and Blueprints (3 Credits)
This course examines the power of computerized spreadsheets and uses MS Excel as the instructional tool. Much of the course-work will be the construction and utilization of energy related spreadsheets and graphs.
The second part of this course introduces the students to blueprints, technical drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical flow charts. It also provides instruction and guidance to the student in their efforts to communicate with a basic drawing or technical sketch. The course is designed for students who may enter into management positions wherin reading a drawing is a key requirement for employment.

LEST1400 Basic Electricity (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of electricity, circuits, wiring, and grounding. It approaches the subject from a facility operator's point of view. Modeled after BOC 107 Facility Electrical Systems, participants develop an understanding of how electricity is distributed in a facility and common electrical distribution problems. (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LEST 1600 Building Materials Overview (3 Credits)
Building Materials Overview provides an overview of the common and traditional materials used in construction and renovation of homes, buildings, and industrial sites. It examines the background of building construction practices, serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. it examines the environmental and health impact of the usage of various materials utilized in construction and renovation. (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LSCI1250 Physics I (3 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the principles and concepts of physics. Math review, motion, Newton's laws, work, power, energy, friction, equilibrium, torque, mechanical advantage, simple machines are covered. Additional topics are selected from the following options: vectors, concurrent forces, Hookes' law, hydraulics, light, reflection and heat. (Prerequisite: LMAT1230 or LMAT1320)

LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVE

Second Year - Fall Semester

LENG1220 Technical Communications (3 Credits)
The focus in this course is on the principles of, and practice in, clear and accurate presentation of informtion as directed to specific audiences, including planning, composing and editing resumes, reports, descriptions of mechanisms, instructions and critiques, incorporation of graphics. Oral component includes interview strategies, informal and formal presentations. (Prerequisite: LENG1200 or POI)

LEST2100 Heating Systems (3 Credits)
This course covers gas, fuel oil, and electric furnces, as well as heat pumps. Temperature, humidity, air filtering, air movement, and energy efficiency for a complete home conditioning system is also covered. Steam and hot water systems for residential and commercial applications will also be described, including energy conservation and efficiency options, potential savings for new and exisitng systems, and environmental impacts. (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LEST2200 Cooling Systems (3 Credits)
This course covers residential and commercial cooling systems, including temperature, humidity, air filtering, and air movement. descriptions of new products, and maintenance and operations for residential and commercial cooling systems are also covered, emphasizing energy conservation and efficiency options for new and existing equipment. (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LEST2250 Indoor Air Quality (3 Credits)
Introduces the basic causes of indoor air quality (IAQ) in commercial and institutional buildings and outlines prevention strategies. Emphasis is placed on IAQ dynamics, building system interactions, and the imiportance of education and communications with building occupants. Practical and effective control strategies will be discussed along with basic IAQ equipment and measurement deomnstrations. Discussion and case studies provide the learner with an essential understanding of the key elements of a preventive IAQ program. (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LEST2300 Lighting and Electric Motors (3 Credits)
The course covers the components of lighting systems and motors. Energy efficiency opportunities and environmental impacts in these areas are identified and analyzed. (Prerequisite: LEST1400)

HUMANITIES ELECTIVE

Second Year - Spring Semester

LEST2400 Water Conservation and Hot Water (3 Credits)
The course covers the components of water conservation and domestic hot water.  It identifies, examines and analyzes energy efficiency opportunities and environmental impacts in these areas.  (Prerequisite: LEST1100)

LEST2500 Energy Economics and Control Strategies (3 Credits)
The course pertains to all devices that are used to regulate energy use in building: from pneumatic and electric to electronic; for manual to automatic; from simple switches to microprocessors.  An emphasis is placed on identifying and solving control/calibration problems and improving energy efficiency through redesign and energy control strategies.  Second section: Energy efficiency measures are sometimes implemented based upon their return on investments.  This course will give students the tools to prioritize potential energy efficiency measures based on both cost effectiveness and impact on the environment.  Topics include: utility rate analysis, simple payback analysis, compound interest, time value of money, return on investment, life cycle cost analysis, cost estimating, validity and reliability of energy efficiency measures’ costs and savings, environmental and pollutant analysis, financing options and effects and simulation tools and associated software.  (Prerequisites: LEST1100, LEST1250)

LEST2600 Overview of NH Utilities and Energy (3 Credits)
This course will familiarize the student with regional utilities and the programs they offer.  It will be a series of guest speakers and field trips. The second part of this course explores energy production and consumption in New Hampshire from the early beginnings to, as best we can predict, into next century.  It will discuss electric, natural gas, fuel oil, propane, nuclear, wind, hydroelectric, solar and all other feasible energy sources.  This will be an open forum with hopefully, numerous guest speakers.  (Prerequisites: LEST1100, LEST1250)

LEST2750 Energy Analysis Capstone (3 Credits)
The student will perform critical examinations of energy consuming facilities, both domestic and commercial, for the purpose of identifying energy conservation opportunities.  In addition, the student will identify various energy conservation measures, including equipment that can be installed to further conserve energy.  Energy audits will be performed at various commercial facilities, selected by the student and approved by the instructor.  The student will create a final energy audit report and energy management plan, and will present the plan to both the class and to the energy management team at the facility.  (Prerequisites: LEST1100, LEST1250)

LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVE

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