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CLEN 2103: Sustainable Energy Solutions
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Clean Energy Technology
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
As the global energy landscape evolves, there's an urgent need to delve into innovative sustainable energy solutions to address both environmental and energy demands. This course will immerse students in the study of waste energy recovery, the intricacies of smart grid technologies, and the latest advancements in energy storage systems. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on experiments, and group discussions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the forefront of sustainable energy innovations
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain waste energy recovery systems and their applications.
- Explain the principles of smart grid technologies.
- Describe emerging energy storage solutions.
- Discuss the intricate relationship between energy, environment, and policy.
- Evaluate the feasibility of sustainable energy projects.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities, lab
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
Policy analysis presentation |
|
Project |
25 |
Energy simulation project |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
15 |
|
Course topics
- Waste energy recovery systems
- Smart grid technologies
- Emerging energy storage solutions
- Energy, environment, and policy interplay
- Feasibility assessment for sustainable energy projects
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.