150 Cultural AnthropologyThis course provides an up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology and carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. No single theoretical perspective orients this course, so a wide range of views and approaches can be applied effectively.
155 - American History IPart I of American History covers the first Americans through the transformation of the West and into the rise of industrial America in the late 1800s. The course explores the tensions and conflicts that have marked virtually every chapter of American history. It presents history as a dynamic, unpredictable, and dramatic process shaped by the choices made by people of all classes.
156 - American History IIPart II of American History covers the rise of industrial America, up to the post cold-war era. The course visually represents complex and controversial decisions and underscores that historical events were contingent on human agency, and not inevitable. Topics include New York’s decision to ratify the Constitution, female suffragists’ decision to withhold support for the Fifteenth Amendment, and President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. It also presents students with excerpts from key primary source documents to exemplify conflicting visions of America. This feature helps students to recognize that Americans have always debated the course of action their country should take to remain true to its founding principles.
160 English Composition IThe overriding goal of this course is to help students master the traditional five-paragraph essay and variations of this essay. It is designed to make a dramatic difference in the student's writing skills. The course embraces the four principles to effective writing: unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills. We will demonstrate how these four principles apply in the different patterns of essay development and in specialized types of writing.
170 English Composition IIIn the English Composition I course we focus on grammar, sentence structure, and other aspects of the "mechanics" of English. In this course, our emphasis is on creating arguments that persuade, convince, and inspire. The goal is to develop the writing skills that will enable students to develop powerful arguments that are more than just correct; they produce the results intended. We identify the fixed types of questions that an argument can address, helping students to build writing projects around the need to develop answers to significant questions concerning facts, definitions, causes, values, and actions. These questions form a logical progression - questions of fact and definition must be settled before questions of cause can be addressed, and so on - which means that they can serve as the basis of a sequence of assignments.
220 - Management CommunicationThis course focuses on the skills and strategies that managers need in today’s workplace. The role of communications will be explored, as well as an examination of effective communications in hiring and promoting, conflict management, presentations, routine messages, and reporting and proposals. Studies consistently report the importance of communication to business success, and managers frequently correlate communications proficiency with career satisfaction and progress. This course builds that ability so central to managers as they pursue goals and objectives.
225 - Legal Environment of BusinessThis course provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal and regulatory environment of business. Topics include law as a foundation of business, litigation, contracts, intellectual property, criminal law, securities regulations, agency and employment laws, discrimination, consumer protection, and more.
240 - Operations ManagementThis course examines recent developments in operations management including revenue management, bullwhip effect, supply chain coordination and manufacturing flexibility. Quantitative topics are explained using real-world examples with data from actual companies. It introduces the topics including process flow, estimating, labor costs, batching, the impact of variability, projecting uncertain demand, reactive capacity, risk pooling and others.
315-Business Information SystemsIn today's wired economy, the collection and dissemination of information has become increasingly critical to the success of most businesses. While information systems in business perform a wide variety of tasks; ultimately the goal is to increase revenue and/or reduce costs. From financial executives to administrative assistants, people in all capacities use information to improve effectiveness, customer service, and to gain a competitive advantage. This course outlines the current business requirements that drive the need for information systems, the technology available to satisfy those requirements, the procedures and components of system analysis, planning and development, and the ethical issues that define the boundaries of acceptable behavior as they relate to information systems.
325-Principles of Accounting I Accounting, the language of business, provides crucial decision-making information to business organizations. Principles of Accounting I presents an introduction to the basic theory and techniques of contemporary financial accounting. Topics include the accounting cycle, preparation of financial statements for solo proprietorship, and ethical accounting considerations.
327-Principles of Accounting II A continuation of Principles of Accounting I, this course extends the accounting principles and procedures to corporate accounting. Budgeting, managerial accounting, and automated accounting systems are introduced.
330-Principles of Macroeconomics Macroeconomics emphasizes national income, the monetary system, economic fluctuations, fiscal policy, and the international economy. This course includes a study of institutions that help develop the national and international economy. Supply and demand, theory of prices, government spending and taxation, business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy, banking system and economic development are examined through class discussion and analysis of current economic events.
332-Principles of Microeconomics Microeconomics focuses on economic decision-making, production, competition and market structures, government, labor markets, unions and the distribution of income. The principles of scarcity, choice, and the laws of supply and demand are examined through class discussions and analysis of current economic events.
350-Quantitative Methods The quantitative approach involves using numbers to help define, describe, and resolve a wide range of business problems. Quantitative Methods is an overview of statistical techniques used in business decision-making. Students examine research design, statistics, data analysis, and research methodology.
414 -Management Effective management is the touchstone for any successful organization. The primary aim of the Management Course is to help the student develop a basic understanding of the essentials of management and the nature of complex organizations. To accomplish these goals, students focus on the basic theories, principles, concepts, and applications of management and organizations; develop rational and systematic techniques of analysis and inquiry; and finally interface theory with practice.
424-Leadership in Organizations This course provides a basic foundation of skills needed to equip students for future leadership activities. It introduces the history, philosophy, theories, and concepts of leadership and its relationship to the management of organizational change. Students identify and hone their own personal characteristics that will help them develop into effective leaders.
444-Finance for Managers This introduction to corporate financial management and investments provides the framework, concepts, and tools for analyzing financial decisions by applying the fundamental principles of modern financial theory. Major topics include the time value of money and capital budgeting.
454-Ethical Decision Making for Business This course examines ethics and values in business. It begins with an introduction to ethics in business. The perspective then broadens to include corporate ethics and the role of moral leadership in business. The course concludes with an examination of ethical dilemmas created by an expanding global economy.
464-Organizational Behavior This course focuses on the people in the organization and how they work and behave in the work environment. It examines the behavior of individuals, the dynamics of teamwork, the processes of small groups, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, and ways to eliminate barriers to effective communications within the workplace.
474-Fundamentals of Project Management This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of effective project management. In the context of the typical project life cycle, the required tools and techniques used to plan, measure, and control projects and the methods used to organize and manage projects are presented.
499-Senior Capstone The capstone project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to the work environment. The Senior Capstone emphasizes the student initiative in defining and investigating problems or projects focusing on integration and application of theory through research. This project is completely individualized; students are encouraged to select work-related projects that are of particular interest to them and that will result in professional growth and benefit the organization. Due to the extensive evaluation process, and the quantity of work and research involved, the Capstone course has a time limit of 6 months. It is recommended that this course be the final course in the program.
AE100 Mathematics for Engineers This course provides consolidation of key mathematical principles and methods in the areas of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and basic statistics. At the end of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a fundamental degree of skills in algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics, ensuring that more advanced topics may be studied with confidence. Students will further be able to demonstrate an ability to formulate in mathematical and statistical terms simple problems encountered in geoscientific-related areas. Finally, the student will be able to demonstrate an ability to collect appropriate data from a range of sources and undertake simple research tasks with external guidance along with the ability to apply given tools/methods accurately and carefully to a well-defined problem and begin to appreciate the complexity of the issues in the discipline.
AE105 Alternate Energy This course is an introductory course covering a wide spectrum of alternative energy sources. At the end of this course, the students will be able to demonstrate a general level of understanding of renewable energy technologies; solar, wind, tidal, wave geothermal etc. An appreciation of the socio-economic issues associated with the widespread use of renewable energy will also be gained. The students will develop specific skills necessary to assimilate scientific and engineering concepts, to model these concepts mathematically and to form a rigorous solution, along with the ability to assess the practical limitations of such solutions.
AE110 Theory of DC and AC This course is an introductory course covering the fundamental electrical network and circuit principles, an understanding of which is a pre-requisite for success many of the subsequent courses. This course also covers a complete range of semiconductor devices and power electronic systems. At the completion of the course the student will have an understanding of electrical and magnetic fields, and competence in the analysis of both direct current and alternating current electrical circuits, confidence in the use of standard laboratory instrumentation, a fundamental understanding of analogue electronic devices and their use in rectification, amplification and filtering, and knowledge of the design techniques associated with digital logic circuits and a fundamental understanding of semiconductor devices and power electronics.
AE115 Wind Power 1 An innovative course providing practical training in wind power development; including wind resource estimation; turbine design and selection; permitting procedures; construction, deployment and operations; economics and finance; and environmental impact assessment and environmental management. The learning objectives in this course are the development of knowledge and understanding of the science underpinning resource estimation, the professional practice of project development, and the design process for renewable energy projects, at a professional level. By means of preparation of a technical / economic wind farm design and feasibility study report, students will demonstrate that they have acquired comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the design and project development process for wind farms. Further, that they have knowledge of, and can apply mathematical methods to analyze new and/or abstract wind resource data and wind farm situations, without guidance, to produce bankable statements of the wind energy resource at specific sites.
AE120 Geothermal Energy This course covers all aspects of geothermal energy including resource estimation, power conversion, deployment, economics, and environmental impact. Heat pump applications at small and large scales for domestic and district heating are also explored. By means of contributions to preparation of a technical/economic geothermal plant design and feasibility study report and to a technical presentation (including individual questioning), students will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the design and project development process for geothermal power plants or large scale ground source heat pump projects. Further that they have understanding of the particular characteristics of geothermal reserves (potential in global energy mix, extent, and distribution), that these are effectively finite and require active management, and that there can be environmental impacts that require careful management.
AE125 Hydropower This course covers aspects of hydropower resource estimation, turbine design, deployment, economics, and environmental impact with a focus on wave and tidal energy technologies. Marine renewable technologies are relatively immature thus the module affords great opportunity to focus the ILOs toward creativity and innovative thinking in engineering design and the development of engineering practice. By means of conducting a series of design/problem solving assignments, students will demonstrate an ability to produce estimates of wave power resources at a proposed wave project location using Fourier spectral analysis applied to time series data of wave height. Further, students will demonstrate an ability to synthesize time series of tidal height and tidal current from harmonic constants, and to evaluate the performance of proposed free stream and impounded turbine arrangements within these simulated resources.
AE130 Solar Power This course will introduce you to Photovoltaics, one of the rapidly growing renewable-energy technologies. It will serve as a guide to the installation, design, and evaluation of photovoltaic (PV) systems. You will cover the principles of photovoltaics and learn how to incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. Maximum productivity and safe work practices are crucial for success in installing PV systems. This course will provide a detailed overview of PV systems, beginning with external variables such as sunlight and wind to the individual makeup of PV systems, including cell, modules, and arrays. You will learn how to supply and control energy to PV systems, how to determine placement for PV systems and the financial benefits of renewable-energy technology. The complexity of photovoltaics will be broken down into easy-to-digest modules, gradually building on your knowledge base one chapter at a time. Upon completion of this course, you will have a tremendous understanding of how PV systems work and their importance to our changing environment. This revolutionary field of study will only gain speed as we continue to pursue alternate forms of energy. Harnessing the power of sunlight is only a start, but it is becoming one of the most prominent technologies in energy distribution today.
AE200 Wind Power 2 An advanced course providing practical training in wind power development; including wind resource estimation; turbine design and selection; permitting procedures; construction, deployment and operations; economics and finance; and environmental impact assessment and environmental management. By means of preparation of a technical / economic wind farm design and feasibility study report, students will demonstrate that they have acquired comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the design and project development process for wind farms, that they have knowledge of, and can apply, mathematical methods to analyze new and/or abstract wind resource data and wind farm situations, without guidance, to produce bankable statements of the wind energy resource at specific sites, and that they have acquired sufficient knowledge and understanding of engineering components and materials such that, by working autonomously, they can select appropriate wind turbine models and balance-of-plant items that maximize the wind energy harnessed.
AE205 Energy Management This course covers an engineering view of the overall management, distribution, and considerations related to the field of alternate energy. Students will gain an understanding of the need to manage energy as a resource and to learn the basics of energy management techniques. Further, students will learn of the opportunities that exist for improving energy conversion efficiency and waste avoidance, be able to conduct energy use audits in commercial and domestic premises, and develop an awareness of purchasing opportunities for energy and other financial factors relating to energy use.
AE210 Physical Science for Engineers 1 This course covers necessary background knowledge in chemistry to success in the field of alternate energy. At the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamentals of inorganic/physical chemistry, have the ability to undertake basic chemical calculations, and be able to apply chemical knowledge to an industrial case study. Students will also develop skills in researching an aspect of chemistry relevant to the alternate energy field, and gain an understanding of the principles of laboratory safety (Risk Assessment & COSHH regulations).
AE215 Physical Science for Engineers II This course covers necessary background knowledge in both engineering thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and outlines their application in mining and minerals engineering. At the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of engineering thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, be able to apply the above principals in order to perform calculations and solve problems relating to theory, and have the ability to apply theory of fluids and thermodynamics to specific examples, using hand calculations and engineering software. This course also furthers the student’s ability in the mathematical analysis of engineering problems and engineering problem solving skills using mathematical software by improving their understanding of how to apply fundamental principles to practical applications. Using software packages to analyze problems and present reports.
AE300 Customer Service in Energy Markets Specialized knowledge of human relations concepts in the alternate energy field, with focused application to customer and coworker interactions in the engineering workplace. Engineers who have improved their human relationship skills will gain the reward of an achievement that raises the dignity of themselves and those they serve, making it easier to focus on the engineering tasks. Engineers require abilities in human relationships and interactions and should possess a conversational knowledge of technical products or services. Providing the best service demands knowing the products and services offered to meet the consumers’ needs and the best way to service those needs while maintaining the operational needs of the business and the integrity of the interaction. Understanding the nature of service-related incidents and provider-liability assists the individual in properly advising customers and fellow workers on preventing and resolving service conflicts effectively and equitably for all parties concerned.
AE305 Surveying This course takes students through fundamental surveying techniques and an introduction to basic surveying equipment including levels, the odolites, GPS, and total stations. The course then continues examining other methods of survey control and detail data capture, along with computational skills required for these methods. By the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of surveying and the role of the surveyor in engineering, an understanding of the sexagesimal system of angular measurement and co-ordinate systems, and the basic skills in survey techniques including leveling, traversing, and distance measurement.
AE310 Energy Policy, Markets and Law This course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of market economic principles and knowledge of how these apply in the electricity and fuel sectors. It provides an introduction to the legal principles and instruments guiding project developments and their effects on the environment. It provides students with an understanding of the basic structure of the market for electricity delivery and an introduction to regulation pertinent to its operation. Finally, it enables an understanding of both the social, economic, and other diverse barriers to deployment of renewable energy sources and the policy instruments that have been employed to overcome them.
AE315 Physical Science for Engineers 3 This course provides a Chemical Engineering base from which the study of unit operations in renewable energy can be developed. The fundamentals of heat transfer are introduced. The concepts of mass and energy balances are developed. At the end of this course the student will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the factors that control the rate of steady state heat transfer processes, the ability to perform simple heat transfer calculations using equations developed for one-dimensional cases, and the ability to perform simple mass and energy balances.
AE400 Modeling, Simulation, and Control Technology In this course, the student will learn how to efficiently use Modeling, Simulation, and Control Technology through specific commands and techniques. The student will learn different methods for invoking commands such as keyboard input or pull down menus. While the student will more than likely develop their own preferences for using commands, this course will teach the student each method available and the purpose behind it. After completing this course, the student will have a comprehensive understanding of how to use AutoCAD from creating and modifying objects to adding annotation and title blocks to the final step of plotting drawings. Each command will be broken down in a step-by-step format complete with definitions of each term so you will understand the intended purpose and function behind the commands, as well as put the technical logistics into a comprehensive context which will enable a productive and efficient user of Modeling, Simulation, and Control Technology in engineering practice.
AE405 Energy Storage technology One of the most important technical disadvantages of renewable energy resources is their characteristic of supply intermittency; at certain times, the resource is over-abundant, at others, the resource is non-existent. Energy demand, although temporally variable, is rarely intermittent. This course discusses technologies that allow energy recovered from renewable and other resources to be stored such that the characteristic of intermittency is overcome and the energy mixed with high renewable content can maintain the energy market balance.
AE410 Sustainable Architecture This course aims to develop architectural design capability in students, building on acquired knowledge of Energy Management principles and practices. It aims to develop knowledge and understanding of new material on architectural design principles and processes, sustainable construction materials, and sustainable construction practice and to develop capability in the design of buildings integrated renewable energy systems. By means of conducting research, design calculations and drawings, culminating in the preparation of a architectural design competition poster of a standard comparable to professional submissions, candidates should demonstrate that they have acquired detailed knowledge and understanding of sustainable architectural design principles and practices.
AE415 Energy Generation from Biomass or Waste An advanced course covering aspects of biomass energy systems including: resource estimation and growth cycles, power conversion, deployment, fuel supply chains and contracts, emissions control, economics and environmental impact. Learning objectives in this course are indicative of development of knowledge and understanding of the science underpinning resource estimation, the professional practice of project development and the design process for renewable energy projects, to a professional level. By means of preparation of a technical / economic biomass plant design and feasibility study report, students will demonstrate that they have acquired comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the design and project development process for biomass or waste to energy projects.
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