What
can I expect to get from the course?
Can I do the course via correspondence?
Do I need to buy any books?
I have not studied for many years; will I be able
to cope?
How much homework is involved?
Do I need computer skills?
What
can I expect to get from the course?
This
course provides an introduction to the types of renewable energy technologies
that are commercially available with an emphasis on small-scale applications.
It also provides an awareness of the economic, political, environmental
and social issues affecting the application of renewable technologies,
together with the development of skills and knowledge in the assessment
of energy services and demand. Solar thermal, photovoltaics and wind
energy sources will be introduced and described with a focus on their
application in small-scale systems. You will also learn how to conduct
an energy audit. You will have the ability to determine the power
usage of homes and businesses and suggest strategies to reduce energy
consumption.
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Can
I do the course via correspondence?
No, however it is anticipated that it will be available via correspondence
in March 2008.
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Do
I need to buy any books to do the course?
Yes, you will need to purchase the Electricical Principles 1 book
by Peter Phillips published by Thomson 1996 (available through the
college). You will also be given a manual for each subject.
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I
have not studied for many years. Will I be able to cope?
Most of our students are mature age, many of whom have not studied
for many years, or even decades. You will receive a student handbook
outlining college policies and procedures as well as how to write
essays and use the Harvard referencing system.
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How
much homework is involved?
You should set aside at least 1 to 2 hours of homework for every contact
hour at the college.
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Do
I need computer skills?
Yes, we assume that you are able to gain access to and be able to
use a computer. This could be your own, a friends, a family member
or your local library. You should be able to use Word in order to
type your reports.
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