SES 200 - Residential Energy Systems 1: The Electrical System

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Integrates theory, laboratory investigations, and fieldwork to investigate both the fundamentals of electrical circuitry and the design and function of the residential electrical energy distribution system. The principles of performance and efficiency of lighting systems and common appliances are examined, strategies for both improving household electrical energy efficiency and for conserving electrical energy use are analyzed, and the feasibility of incorporating a residential solar photovoltaic (PV) system is evaluated. Lab fee $40.