Teaches the skills and knowledge necessary for the design and analysis of renewable energy designs that are applicable on a variety of scales. The tiny house exemplifies the approach of minimizing resources while still being able to meet your needs. On the ground measurements are coupled with computer spreadsheets and established values for analysis. Hydroelectric, wind, biomass, geothermal, biomass and solar (both thermal and electric) sources are studied; Background content in thermodynamics and the design process inform design projects that minimize environmental impacts. Projects this year include a tiny cabin design for the Farm Between, and other campus improvements
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Course ID | NS335 |
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Credits | 3 |
Prerequisites | NS050 |
Semester | Every other Fall |
Start Term | Long Block |
Faculty | Adrian Owens |
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Trustees Emeriti
David Behrend ’60
Susan C. Bryant
Marvin Brown, Alumni Parent ’85
Lewis Cohen
George J. Hill, M.D., D.Litt., Alumni Parent ’85
Jackson Kytle, Ph.D.
Peter Albert McKay, J.D. ’63
Virginia de Ganahl Russell
Mark Schroeder, Ph.D.