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EASL 085 ESL Energy Technology Applications I

1-4 credits
This course is exclusively for ESL/ABED students who qualify and enroll in the I-BEST Bio-Energy Certificate of Completion and/or the Energy Technology Certificate of Completion. It addresses industry specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the first term technical courses (ETEC 110 , ETEC 120 , and ETEC 121 ).

Prerequisites: Completion of EASL 040  or equivalent placement scores and instructor permission.
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  • Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to energy consumption and conversion, biomass production processes and alternative energy
  • Write narrative/informative paragraphs on energy conservation and the impact of fuels on the environment
  • Create a block diagram and describe the major components of an electrical energy transmission system
  • Give and follow oral instructions for analyzing electrical loads and make recommendations for energy conservation