Diploma Level Courses |
CREDITS |
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BA |
215 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
This course covers basic principles and practices related to establishment and operation of a small business. Basic marketing, financial control systems, accounting requirements and personnel obligations are reviewed. |
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RC |
210 |
Water Issues & Conservation Practices |
3 |
The availability of good quality water is considered to be one of the biggest issues of the future. This course looks at global water sources, quality of water supplies and what needs to be done to conserve water. Potential water conservation practices for agriculture, industry and homeowners are reviewed. Although not required, students are encouraged to take RC 201 Energy and the Environment before taking this course. |
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RC |
320 |
Small Wind Energy Systems |
3 |
This is an advanced course that examines the steps involved in establishing a wind energy installation. Topics of discussion include assessment of the installation site, wind assessment, electrical components and considerations of a wind energy system, selecting a turbine and system as well as coverage of regulations, paperwork and safety. Prerequisite: RC204. |
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RC |
321 |
Solar Thermal Systems |
3 |
RC321 examines the current types of residential (applicable to small commercial) solar thermal applications and components, their installation and maintenance, advanced details on thermal collector performance, sizing of components, integrating heating systems and system controls. Students review the solar heat opportunity of a building’s overall energy patterns, evaluate existing solar installations, recommend improvements, and design and plan the installation of a new solar heating system for a building of their choice. Prerequisite: RC205. |
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RC |
322 |
Geo Energy Exchange - Design Principles |
3 |
This course examines the design aspects of Geo-Exchange systems related to a residential application. Prerequisite: RC 206 |
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RC |
323 |
Bio-Energy and Biogas |
3 |
The course reviews the potential utilization of bio-energy technologies like biomass, bioheat, biogas, and other emerging bio-industries. |
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RC |
324 |
Sustainable Building Design and Practices |
3 |
This course examines sustainable building construction techniques, building location in the landscape, and options to use building design and features to optimize energy and resource conservation. Topics include site specific design related to climate, passive solar, natural lighting, and integration of renewable energy systems. The LEED building accreditation is also introduced. The course looks at the broad picture of how individuals and businesses can incorporate good design, and both technical and lifestyle changes to reduce our ecological footprint. |
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RC |
325 |
Solar Photovoltaic Systems |
3 |
This course reviews solar photovoltaic (solar PV) applications and equipment, focusing on design, installation and maintenance. Using a project-based approach, this course provides advanced details regarding sizing and selecting components, and planning a solar PV project from start to finish. Prerequisite: RC205. The prerequisites may be waived by the department chair if the applicant has prior documented knowledge of the basic skills related to the subject area. However the prerequisites are in place to ensure student success in RC325. A good basic knowledge of the related principles of electricity, heat, energy movement, energy storage, fluid flow, and the types of calculations commonly used in the related industry are required. |
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RC |
326 |
Electrical Installation and Codes |
3 |
This course covers the electrical requirements associated with renewable energy systems, and the associated electrical code requirements. Prerequisite: RC 205 |
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RC |
430 |
Integration of Distributed Energy Systems |
3 |
This course examines the monitoring and control logistics, and integration challenges of distributed renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, and geo-exchange into new construction, or creating compatibility with existing systems. This course integrates knowledge learned about the individual renewable technologies, and how essential performance factors can be monitored and controlled. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: RC 320, RC 321, RC 322 and RC 325. |
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RC |
431 |
Renewable Energy On-Site Lab |
3 |
A hands-on lab component related to the wind, solar, geothermal, and system measurement and control courses are held at the Vermilion, Alberta campus of Lakeland College. This hands-on lab component is a very important part of the diploma program where students work with the equipment and practice many of the essential skills required. Prerequisites: RC320 , RC321, RC322, RC325 and RC430. This course is a cap-stone practical course and as such requires the noted courses as per-requisites covering the theoretical content without exception. |
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