Page 166 - De Anza College Catalog 2018-2019

All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
ES 67 Environmental Team-Building
1 Unit
1 Unit
ES 78 Introduction to Energy Management 1 Unit Systems and Controls
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Describes the most commonly used controls and energy management systems in commercial and institutional applications. Topics will include complex automatic systems for major energy-consuming equipment, as well as simple controls, including time clocks, occupancy sensors, photocells, and programmable thermostats. Computer-based energy management systems, as well as control systems to reduce peak electrical demand will be discussed.
(One out-of-class eld trip may be required for this course.)
ES 79 Renewable and Alternative 1 Unit Energy Systems
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the potential for renewable and alternative energy systems when adding power generation capacity for a site or large facility. Life-cycle cost comparisons between renewable energy systems and conventional power generation and the added potential of reducing peak power demand will be emphasized. Topics include photovoltaic power systems, wind energy systems, and fuel cells. (One out-of-class eld trip may be required for this course.)
E Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Explores the concept of team-building, including development and implementation of team-building skills and models. Apply those team-building skills and models developed to address environmental case studies.
ES 68 Community-Based Coalitions and Stakeholders
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Explores the concept of environmental community-based coalitions in the 21st Century, including identifying and integrating key stakeholders. Apply the community- based model of collaboration to address environmental case studies.
ES 69 Energy Management Within Your Organization
1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An overview of strategies to assist in preparing an energy management action plan for your organization and sta . The strategies include model board policy, administrative guidelines, assembling an energy management action team, assessing the impact of energy policy on society, and an overview of key stakeholders in the energy eld.
ES 69A Introduction to Facilities Management 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
Three hours lecture (36 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the key concepts of Facility Management that range from the role the facility manager plays in the organization to the skill sets and competencies required to e ectively perform the FM role. Building facilities are a company's second largest asset. It is important for facility managers to play a key role in supporting the company's largest asset -- the employees. The successful FM can help improve employee productivity and job satisfaction, ultimately leading to improved nancial outcomes for the company and happier, healthier and productive work environments for employees.
(One or more facility management eld trip may be required for this class).
ES 70 Introduction to Energy 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Provides a general overview of the eld of Energy Management and its importance to society at all levels. In particular, the evaluation, operation, and maintenance of energy systems in residential and small commercial buildings will be looked at, including alternative and renewable energy sources, in order to improve e ciency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impacts.
ES 80
ES 80X
ES 80Y
ES 80Z
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273. One hour lecture for each unit of credit (12 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Field observation of California’s native plants and animals in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with an emphasis on endangered, rare, protected and reintroduced species. The underlying social, environmental protection, environmental justice, economic, and political issues associated with habitat and species loss will be discussed, as well as impacts on various cultural, ethnic and socio-economic groups. (O -campus eld trips may be required.)
ES 81 Leadership in Energy and 2 Units Environmental Design/Sustainability Codes Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
An introductory course designed for students and employees seeking to learn more about green building and how it can bene t their company. Topics covered will include the triple bottom line of sustainability, current market trends in green building, the Building Energy Code (Title 24, section 6), Appliance Code (Title 20), and the Green Building Code (Title 24, section 11). Includes modules on simulation tools that can be used for code compliance, analysis of the potential impact for speci c EE and DR measures, veri cation of energy savings e orts, and the process of greening existing energy portfolios.
ES 82 Project Management and Technical 2 Units Report Writing for Energy Professionals
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Addresses the key project management components required in leading and coordinating energy e ciency programs in cross functional organizations. Explores project communication strategies, writing compelling and accurate technical reports for commercial and residential building energy audits targeted at nontechnical audiences and company/organization decision makers. Includes project coordination, report writing, spreadsheets, formats, templates, proposal writing, inserting graphics and charts and the nancial analysis of energy e ciency proposals for commercial and residential buildings.
ES 83 Energy Management Return 2 Units on Investment
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
An overview of utility rate types and charges and exploration of building energy benchmarking tools such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager and LBNL's Energy IQ. Methods for estimating costs, and calculating the nancial bene ts of recommended energy e ciency and renewable energy projects and determining the return on investment and cost bene ts of energy e ciency changes in commercial and residential buildings will be analyzed.
ES 84 Residential Solar Design and Installation 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Analysis of the key factors in designing and installing a residential solar system. Residential solar installation trends, emerging technologies and strategies, how to size the system, evaluation of modules and inverters, shading analysis, rebates and tax incentives, economic payback, buy vs. lease options, performance monitoring and how to install a complete residential solar systems will be covered. Students will spend three hours to become OSHA 10 solar safety certi ed to install residential solar energy systems.
ES 71 Introduction to Sustainable Buildings
1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Presents a general overview of Energy E cient Buildings with an emphasis on residential and small commercial buildings. Speci c topics to be covered include: energy use in buildings, bioclimatic design, energy basics, heat transfer concepts, whole building thermal analysis, as well as other important building energy e cient issues.
ES 76 Energy Star Products
1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to Energy Star products including high e ciency, high performance commercial, industrial and residential equipment and appliances that reduce energy consumption and save money.
ES 76A Solar Thermal Systems
1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211 (or LART 211), or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An overview of solar thermal systems including water heating technologies which reduce energy use to generate hot water including maintaining equipment and insulation, reducing hot water use and water temperatures, reducing heat losses from the system, and utilizing waste heat sources and renewable energy technologies, including solar.
ES 77X
ES 77Y
ES 77Z
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit (36 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Individual research in environmental studies. Speci c projects determined in consultation with the instructor. Outside reading and written report required.
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Special Projects in Environmental Studies
1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units
California Field Studies
1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 4 Units