12/26/2024 1:51:04 AM	REEN 101 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  REEN 101	Title:  RENEWABLE ENERGY CAREERS
Full Title:  Renewable Energy Industry Careers
Last Reviewed:11/25/2019

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  RENRG 101

Catalog Description:

Introduction to the renewable energy industry including solar, wind, geothermal energy and their distribution. Discussion to include careers within the industry, the employment working conditions, social aspects, educational and experience requirements, and potential income opportunities.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to the renewable energy industry including solar, wind, geothermal energy and their distribution. Discussion to include careers within the industry, the employment working conditions, social aspects, educational and experience requirements, and potential income opportunities.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Describe the jobs available and plan for a career in the renewable energy industry.

2.  Describe the skills and education needed to pursue renewable energy industry careers.

3.  Describe the basic components in a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Review careers in the renewable energy industry including the roles and responsibilities of

    employees.

2. Form a basic understanding of career opportunities and challenges in the renewable

    energy industry.

3. Create a professional resume and career map for in the renewable energy industry.

4. Explore the components and technology in a basic solar PV system.

Topics and Scope

I. Renewable Energy Overview

    A. Solar photovoltaic (PV)

    B. Wind

    C. Geothermal

    D. Small hydroelectric

    E. Bio-mass

    F. Hydrogen fuel cells

    G. Tidal

    H. Energy storage

II. Distribution

    A. Grid services

    B. Distributed generation

III. Renewable Energy Companies

    A. Company structure and organization

    B. Specialization and areas of expertise

         1. Off-grid solar PV systems

         2. Grid tie solar PV systems

         3. Solar thermal

IV. Renewable Energy Industry Careers

    A. Consulting

    B. Design

    C. Sales and marketing

    D. Distribution

    E. Installation

    F. Manufacturing

    G. Operations and maintenance

    H. Structural engineering

    I.  Electrical engineering

    J. Utility interconnection

    K. Energy compliance consulting (California Title 24)

    L. Policy development

    M. Education and training

V. Career Maps and Resumes

Assignments:

1. Assigned readings (10-30 pages per week)

2. Weekly problem sets

3. Quizzes (5-10)

4. Midterm exam

5. Writing resumes and career map

6. Presentation of final career map and resume

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 25 - 30%
Career maps and resumes
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 15 - 20%
Problem sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Presentation of final career map and resume
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 25 - 40%
Quizzes, midterm exam, final career map and resume
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 15%
Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Careers in Renewable Energy. 2nd ed. NcNamee, Gregory. PixyJack Press. 2014 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials

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