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ENRG 56: Building Envelope Systems
No full textThis 5-page outline provides information about the ENRG 56: Building Envelope Systems course that's part of the Commercial Building Energy Analysis and Audits program at City College of San Fancisco. This program is intended to prepare students to conduct energy audits, evaluate building systems for efficiency, analyze energy data, and apply financial and business strategies in audit reporting.This course covers the "fundamentals of building envelope systems and how they can be used to control heat, light, sound, moisture, air movement." The "benefits, challenges and applications of low-impact sustainable strategies for buildings" is also covered. This outline includes a course description, learning outcomes, course topics, types of assignments, and textbooks and resources needed.  Course topics include an introduction to building envelope concepts, codes governing buildings, building elements, exterior wall systems, ground floor systems, fenestration, interior construction, skylights, natural ventilation and more.After completing the course, students should be able to:Describe and distinguish the elements of the building envelope, including roof, walls, and glazing.Describe and identify various building materials used in constructing commercial buildings.Estimate the U-value, R-factor and C-value of various insulation materials.Interpret relevant codes and code compliance related to existing buildings.Describe the processes of air infiltration and natural ventilation into a building.Describe various glazing types and relate them to thermal effects.Compare and contrast various passive heating and cooling systems.Evaluate the benefits and challenges of implementing various sustainability strategies
Talking Technicians: Arman is a Technician at Excelitas (S5, Ep. 2)
No full textThis episode of the Talking Technicians podcast, from the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC), features an interview with Arman, a fabrication technician at Excelitas. In this interview, Arman talks about fabrication technician job responsibilities, including grinding and polishing lenses for commercial, military, and other uses. The interviewee's career path is also covered, from working at a warehouse to enrolling in a two-year laser optics program at Pasadena City College. This interview covers growth opportunities, starting salaries, key skills for this role, and advice for aspiring fabrication technicians. This episode is 00:17:00 minutes in length. The other episodes in this podcast series are available to view separately.&nbsp
InnovateBio Project Talk
No full textThis PowerPoint presentation from Shoreline Community College and Dr. Orlando de Lange was given to the InnovATEBIO community in April 2025. The presentation provides information about Dr. de Lange, Biotechnology programs at Shoreline Community College (SCC), and the Immunotherapy BioHub Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. The PowerPoint covers Shoreline's role in strengthening the cell and immunotherapy technician workforce, describes the Kit Loan Program and the Essentials of Biomanufacturing Certificate, and shares lessons learned from workforce development and outreach efforts. Hands-on laboratory education, industry partnerships, and expanding access to biotechnology careers for students and educators across the region are also covered
Chip Design Technician KSA
No full textThis 4-page document from MNT-EC (Micro Nano Technology Education Center) was created with industry partners to identify the key knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that chip design technicians should possess. This document is divided into two sections: Knowledge and Skills. The Knowledge Section covers thirteen competencies, such as knowledge of electrical principles, design principles, and computer system organization. The Skills section includes seventeen key skills, including use of modeling tools, quantitative reasoning, and C++ and Python for data collection, processing, and analysis. This resource was designed to help navigate the chip design technician career pathway
ENRG 54: Introduction to Lighting Systems and Controls
No full textProgram Description:The Commercial Building Energy Analysis and Audits program at City College of San Francisco prepares students to conduct energy audits, evaluate building systems for efficiency, analyze energy data, and apply financial and business strategies in audit reporting. The program is divided into 15 modular courses designed for a community college level student. These courses are adaptable and can be selected, reorganized, or offered in a shorter format to suit individuals with experience in construction, architecture, HVAC, building operations, or mechanical engineering.Course Description:This course, from the BEST Center and City College of San Francisco, focuses on lighting systems and controls. The course asks students to consider fundamentals of lighting systems and controls for energy auditors, concepts of lighting, terminology, measurement tools, energy efficiency opportunities, codes, and standards. In completing the course, students will be able to:Summarize terminology, physics and principles of lighting, Identify and compare various types of lighting systems, including field identification and interpretation of nameplate data,Measure illuminance and lighting intensity,Describe the theory and operations of various lighting control systems,Evaluate energy use by various types of lighting systems and identify opportunities for energy efficiency measures,Calculate energy savings of energy efficiency measures and estimate their financial impact, andApply relevant local, state and national codes, standards and regulations relevant to lighting system recommendations.Course Contents:Course resources include a course outline, seven PowerPoint presentations, a course outline of record, a course summary table, a reference document for PEC lighting classes, and a quizzes and exam document.The 3-page course outline includes a course description, learning outcomes, and a detailed course topics outline. Topics include: an introduction to fundamentals of lighting, lighting systems, lighting controls, additional EEMs, lighting measurements, lighting calculations, lighting standards, codes, and regulations, and O&M (operations and maintenance) measures to assure optimal performance. Sections detailing the types of in-class and out-of-class assignments required and other textbooks and resources are also included.The seven PowerPoint presentations cover the topics introduced in the course outline.The Course Outline of Record contains a general description of the course, course specifics, a catalog description, major learning outcomes, contents of the course, instructional methodology, and classification.The course summary document contains a table breakdown of the course sections, including hours, laboratory or presentation activities, quizzes and exams, and homework. A scoring rubric for grading. is also included.The PEC Lighting Classes document provides information and course descriptions for related courses on lighting.The quiz and exam document contains two multiple-choice quizzes, as well as a multiple-choice exam. An answer key is included.For orientation purposes, viewers should begin with ENRG 54_Course Outline_cc.pdf, which offers a description of the course as well as an overview of topics covered through a course outline.Below is a list of the files contained within the .zip attachment. The size of each file is included in parenthesis.ENRG-54-Lighting-Syst-Controls (25 files, 42.6 MB)Course Outline of Record (ENRG 54 Lighting Systems & Controls.docx 32 KB)Course Outline of Record (ENRG 54 Lighting Systems & Controls.pdf 278 KB)Course Outline (ENRG 54_Course Outline.docx 26 KB)Course Outline (ENRG 54_Course Outline.pdf 359 KB)Course Summary (ENRG54_summary.docx 14 KB)Course Summary (ENRG54_summary.pdf 246 KB)Introduction to fundamentals of lighting (LightingSysControl A v5.pdf 3.2 MB)Introduction to fundamentals of lighting (LightingSysControl A v5.pptx 2.5 MB)Lighting systems (LightingSysControl B v1.pdf 8 MB)Lighting systems (LightingSysControl B v1.pptx 6.9 MB)Lighting controls (LightingSysControl C v2.pdf 3.7 MBLighting controls (LightingSysControl C v2.pptx 4.3 MB)Additional EEMs (LightingSysControl D v1.pdf 2 MB)Additional EEMs (LightingSysControl D v1.pptx 1.5 MB)Lighting measurements (LightingSysControl E v1.pdf 1.2 MB)Lighting measurements (LightingSysControl E v1.pptx 763 KB)Lighting calculations (LightingSysControl F v1.pdf 2.3 MB)Lighting calculations (LightingSysControl F v1.pptx 956 KB)Lighting standards, codes, and regulations (LightingSysControl G_ H v2.pdf 2 MB)Lighting standards, codes, and regulations (LightingSysControl G_ H v2.pptx 1.5 MB)Lighting Controls Workshop (PEC Lighting classes.docx 26 KBLighting Controls Workshop (PEC Lighting classes.pdf 335 KB)Quiz and exam (Quiz & exam.docx 26 KB)Quiz and exam (Quiz & exam.pdf 321 KB
Fish Logic: Technical Report
No full textThis 25-page report, provided by Macau Anglican College, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Fish Logic team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, and Navigator, and Scout.The report begins with an abstract introducing Fish Logic and their ROV followed by a discussion of project management. Next, the report goes into detail on the design and construction of the ROV, covering design innovation, mechanical aspects, and the electrical, camera, and control systems. Highlighted are specific ROV tools created for each competition task and the team's vertical profiling float. Also discussed is ROV part sourcing, testing and troubleshooting strategies, finance, budget planning, and safety. Included is a workshop safety checklist.Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
Colorado Robosub: Technical Report
No full textThis 23-page report, published by University of Colorado Boulder, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Colorado Robosub team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, and Navigator, and Scout.The report begins by describing Colorado Robosub and its leadership followed by a discussion of project management. Next the report goes in depth on the design and construction of the team's ROV, including its engineering, structure, systems, electrical and controls, payload and tools, and more. Also covered is safety, testing and troubleshooting methodology, and accounting. Included is a systems integration diagram for the ROV and a safety checklist.Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
UR2: Technical Report
No full textThis 25-page report, from Alpena High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Underwater Research Robot Company team for the Ranger class of the 2024 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, and Navigator, and Scout.The report begins by describing the Underwater Research Robot Company followed by a discussion of project management. The Design Rationale section goes in depth on the design and construction of the team's ROV, discussing aspects such as the design process, the electrical, mechanical, and camera systems, and software used. Also covered in the report are mission specific tasks, testing and troubleshooting techniques, safety, and business accounting. The following appendices are included:Operations and Safety Check SheetSafety Training ChartTether ProtocolTether SID [systems integration diagram]Non ROV Device SIDManuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
E/ET 221: Motors & Drives
No full textProgram Description:The Environmental Control Technology Commercial HVAC Systems certificate and Associate degree program at Laney College is designed to "... prepare[] students to install, service, and maintain large-scale commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVAC/R) and controls, with emphasis on safety, occupancy, comfort, and energy efficiency." The program focuses "... on technical knowledge and electronic and computer-based skills [that are] needed to increase energy efficiency in buildings."Course Description:E/ET 221 Motors and Drives is one of ten courses in the Environmental Control Technology Commercial HVAC Systems program. This 19-page instructor guide outlines the course, which serves as an "introduction to the application of motors and drives used in commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation." The guide includes a table of contents, catalog description, learning outcomes, a list of needed course materials, sample test questions, and more. The following two appendices are also included: Sample syllabus and Sample project rubric.A program guide and additional course guides from the program are available to view separately
Smart Thermostats: State of Technology and Responding to Grid Signals
No full textThis video from the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Center features a presentation by Eliot Crowe, Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). This presentation was given at the 2025 Annual BEST Institute: Ensuring Sustainability: Energy Efficient Buildings & Technician Education.This presentation covers the Smarter Small Buildings Campaign, a program managed by LBNL to "promote improved HVAC (heating, air conditioning, and ventilation) controls" for small buildings. Crowe discusses potential benefits of equipping small buildings with smart thermostats and shares an example of an initiative at the University of California, Davis to replace the thermostats in campus buildings with networked thermostats.This video runs 00:18:33 minutes in length. Other videos in this series are available to view separately