Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ES 51A
Sustainable Energy Systems
Course Description
Examines Energy Management Technology and the importance and applications of building performance, controls and monitoring using the Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies and other campus-wide buildings in a lab setting. An understanding of electric power, the electric power industry and the economics of distributed energy resources is provided in the course. The essential characteristics of traditional and renewable energy systems such as wind, solar and fuel cells will also be examined.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Assess basic electromagnetic and electric power concepts and the function of the electric utility industry.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles of energy conversion.
- Examine and demonstrate an ability to calculate and analyze the output of sustainable energy systems.
- Analyze, evaluate and report on data obtained from various laboratory related activities.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- E S 70 may be taken concurrently and E S 79 may be taken concurrently
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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