Sustainability Technologies

08/17/12-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Wednesday 06:00PM - 08:50PM, Pittsboro Main Campus, Room 0137

Instructor: Robert Armantrout

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of bio based fuels. Emphasis is placed on proper handling and use guidelines, basic chemistry of biofuels, production methods, and the social, environmental, and economic impacts of biofuels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of biofuels.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Tuesday 09:00AM - 10:50AM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0137 Lab/Shop Hours Thursday 09:00AM - 10:50AM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0137

Instructor: Robert Armantrout

This course provides an introduction to multiple technologies that allow for the production and conservation of energy from renewable sources. Topics include hydo-electric, wind power, passive and active solar energy, tidal energy, appropriate building techniques, and energy conservation methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of renewable energy production and its impact on humans and their environment.

08/14/2012-12/14/20

Classroom Hours Wednesday 10:00-2:30PM Room 138

Instructor: Bob Armantrout

This course provides an in-depth study of commercial biofuels production and various methods for manufacturing biofuels at a large scale. Topics include advanced production technologies, feed stock selection and pretreatment, quality control, energy balance, and biofuels business models. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of commercial biofuels production and facility operation.

8/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Monday 10:00AM - 3:30 PM, Building 2, Room 0107

Instructor: Bob Armantrout

This course is designed to address quality control management during all phases of the biofuels production process. Topics include feedstock analysis, in-process quality monitoring, and standards compliance with national and international biofuels specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and accurate laboratory practices, as well as an understanding of various quality control techniques.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Monday 06:30PM - 09:00PM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0137 Lab/Shop Hours Wednesday 06:30PM - 09:00PM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0137

Instructor: John Delafield

This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Monday and Wednesday 10:00AM to 11:30AM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0140

Instructor: John Delafield

This course covers the interpretation of blueprints and specifications that are associated with the construction trades. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of details for foundations, floor plans, elevations, and schedules. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret a set of construction blueprints.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Monday 12:30-3:30 Room 137

Instructor: Grey Isley

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of effective supervision emphasizing professionalism through knowledge and applied skills. Topics include safety, planning and scheduling, contracts, problem-solving, communications, conflict resolution, recruitment, employment laws and regulations, leadership, motivation, teamwork, discipline, setting objectives, and training. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the basic skills necessary to be successful as a supervisor in the construction industry.

08/17/2012-12/17/2012

Classroom Hours Tuesday and Friday 9-12PM and 1 to 4 PM Room 140

Instructor: John Delafield

This course covers standard and alternative building methods to include wall framing. Topics include safety and footings, foundations, floor framing systems, and wall framing systems commonly used in the construction industry. Upon completion, students should be able to safely erect all framing necessary to begin roof framing.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-9:50PM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0134

Instructor: Tim Reece

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, troubleshoot, and repair DC/AC circuits.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Monday and Wednesday 9:00-11:00 AM Room 134

Instructor: Laura Lauffer

This course introduces sustainability issues and individual contributions toward environmental sustainability. Topics include management processes needed to maximize renewable/non-renewable energy resources, economics of sustainability, and reduction of environmental impacts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss sustainability practices and demonstrate an understanding of their effectiveness and impacts.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Monday and Wednesday 06:30 - 08:30PM, Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0134

Instructor: Grey Isley

This course introduces the principles of analyzing energy use, energy auditing tools and techniques, conservation techniques, and calculating energy savings. Topics include building system control theory, calibrating digital controls, energy loss calculations, and applicable conservation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of energy use, audits, and controls in the analysis of energy consumption.

08/17/2012-12/14/2012

Classroom Hours Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:50PM , Sustainable Technology Building, Room 0134

Instructor: Laura Lauffer

This course introduces green building design, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and comparable certifications, and their significance in modern building construction. Topics include LEED certification or similar rating systems, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable building materials. Upon completion, students should be able to incorporate ecological awareness and sustainable principles within the context of design and construction.

Classroom Hours Wednesday 1:00-4PM Room 134 Sustainable Technology Building Room 134

Instructor: Laura Lauffer

This course introduces the long-term impacts and difficulties of applying sustainability concepts in an organization, business, or society. Topics include the application of sustainable technologies and the analysis of affordability, efficiencies, recycling, and small and large-scale design. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the possible limitations of sustainable technologies and be prepared to reconcile such conflicts.