ARC 201 Introduction to American Architecture
Terms offered: Fall, Spring
3 credits
This
course examines the stylistic characteristics, architectural details, and
social influences associated with American architecture with particular
emphasis on common genres found in southeastern New England. Buildings and
structures are viewed as artistic entities, characterized by various formal
predilections including the handling of the massing, facade composition,
surface treatment, artistic handling of detail and the like. The interconnectivity
between stylistic developments, advances in building technology and economic
influences (including green building practices) and the cultural aesthetics are
investigated.
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Instructional Support fee applies.
EGR 102 Introduction to Sustainable and Green Energy Technologies
Terms offered: Fall, Spring
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to emerging renewable
energy technologies and sustainable building design practices. Both the
practical applications and underlying theories are addressed. Topics
include: The Construction/Engineering Design and Implementation Process,
Green Building Practices, especially those related to Energy
Efficiency, Environmental Conservation, and Resource Management, Wind
Turbines, Solar Energy, and other forms of renewable energy.
Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Instructional Support fee applies.
EGR 123
Green Building Practices
Terms offered: Fall
3 credits
This course studies the methods, materials, and equipment used in
the construction of residential and commercial green buildings. It
introduces fundamental concepts of building design and delivery
including siting, water efficiency, energy efficiency, sustainable
materials and resources and environmental and the proper use, selection
and specifications, strength and limitations, and code conformity of
basic construction materials and fabrication processes. The laboratory
includes fieldwork and basic construction and evaluation procedures.
This course is appropriate for those seeking LEED Green Associate
Certification.
Three class hours and two laboratory hours a week.
Pre- or co-requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 151 or higher.
Fees: Instructional Support fee applies.
EGR 124 Soils and Foundations
Terms offered: Spring
4 credits
This course introduces students to geotechnical engineering. Engineering soil properties, mass/volume relationships, soil classification systems, and site exploration methods are included. In addition, structural foundations are explored. Three lecture hours a week.
Prerequisite: MTH 031 or high school algebra recommended
EGR 172 Material Science
Terms offered: Fall
4 credits
A study of the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of
materials. The course places particular emphasis on the interdependency
of atomic structure, microstructure, material phase relationships, and
solid state reactions to each other and to the modification of these
properties. It investigates the use of metals, plastics, and advanced
materials in economic, sustainable, and reliable design. The laboratory
includes metallographic examination using light microscopy and the study
of material science principles and treatments of metals.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week.
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Instructional Support Fee applies
EGR 183 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures
3 credits
This
course is designed to give students the skills to identify and understand energy efficiency and
conservation methods
used
to reduce energy consumption. Students analyze residential and commercial facilities
for opportunities to
employ
these energy-saving measures. Students become familiar with the use of energy
monitoring and measuring
equipment
used for energy auditing. Students also learn to calculate energy savings and determine
environmental impacts of these energy saving methods.
EGR 236 Renewable Energy Applications
Terms offered: Spring
4 credits
This course introduces students to renewable sources of energies
and technologies. The benefits, limitations and environmental impacts of
various technologies are examined. Students also learn how to perform
an economic and environmental analysis of proposed systems.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: EGR 101, pre/co-requisite MTH 141 or MTH 171 and MTH 214.
Fees: Instructional Support Fee applies.
EGR 282 Wind Power
Terms offered: Spring
4 credits
This course provides an in-depth introduction to wind as a
sustainable form of energy. It examines the history, current
applications, and future of wind power. The course looks at the process
for siting, developing, constructing, operating, and maintaining wind
energy projects of different scales--from home and small commercial
turbines to large municipal and utility scale wind farms. In the
classroom, students gain a basic understanding of the fundamental
science of wind and an up-to-date knowledge of the equipment and
techniques used in industry. While in the laboratory, students develop
the hands-on skills necessary to support the safe and effective
harnessing of wind power.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: EGR 131 or EGR 151 or permission of the instructor.
Fees: Instructional Support fee applies.
EGR 284 Solar Power
Terms offered: Spring
4 credits
This course provides an in-depth introduction to solar energy as a
sustainable form of power and how it can be utilized for a variety of
energy demand applications in residential, commercial, and municipal
buildings. The benefits and limitations of various common solar energy
technologies used to produce heat, hot water, and electricity are
examined. The course looks at the process of siting, sizing and
designing of solar hot water and solar photovoltaic electric systems and
how to perform an economic and environmental analysis of proposed
systems. In the classroom, students gain a basic understanding of the
fundamental science of heat and energy and an up-to-date knowledge of
the equipment and techniques used in the solar industry. While in the
laboratory, students develop the hands-on skills necessary to evaluate,
install and maintain solar power systems.
Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: EGR131 or EGR 151 or permission of the instructor.
Fees: Instructional Support fee applies.
