CTE105 Green Technology

Students explore lifestyle changes that empower them to reduce both their personal and community Carbon Footprint, resulting in a greener society through technology. The course also introduces the theoretical and practical concepts of energy sources with an emphasis on solving problems related to sustainable renewable energy use and conservation. Topics include carbon footprint calculations, the expanded use of wind, solar and hydroelectric power. With hands-on lab experiments, elementary engineering projects and computer internet research, students discover several aspects contributing to carbon emissions and developing a Low Carbon Diet.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 or higher Minimum Grade of: C and Fndns of Math proficiency or MAT010 or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective