SUST 305 - Energy and Sustainability

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 or permission of instructor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is an introduction to present and future sustainable energy/electrical power systems, including alternative/renewable power, interface to the utility grid, and efficient utilization of energy. The major topics’ but not limited to are: Energy, environment and infrastructure, nation’s energy/electrical infrastructure; fossil fuels, climate change issues, greenhouse gases and their effects, photovoltaic power systems; standalone and grid-tied systems, utility connection requirements; wind power systems; and other future forms of energy usage.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will understand how energy is procured and delivered to the customer.
Students will be able to analyze and understand Coal, Oil, Gas, Nuclear and Hydro Energy Systems and Electric Power Distribution and Transmission Systems.
Students will be able to understand alternative energy systems that are sustainable/Integrate the energy sources into the existing infrastructure or electric power system.
Students will be able calculate costs and energy loads, for residential customers. They will be able to calculate the sustainability costs with payback period for various energy installations.