Energy Star for Commercial Buildings and other new Green courses at MCC

To Register, Call Central Registration: 457-5231 or visit the website ( www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classselect.asp?sterm=09/SP ) and search for the course number. Register by March 8, 2010.

Energy Star for Commercial Buildings - INCT 2900 8A
Credit Hours: 3.5
Time and Day: Thursdays, 6:00-9:20 p.m.
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to thebenefits and barriers of commercial building energy efficiency throughan in-depth look into EPA's ENERGY STAR program. Topics will include,but are not limited to: current trends in commercial building energyefficiency, transforming the market with ENERGY STAR, ENERGY STARGuidelines for Energy Management, rating building energy efficiency withPortfolio Manager, best energy efficiency practices, engaging employeesin energy conservation, and tracking energy savings and greenhouseemissions reductions over time. This course will include hands-onlearning opportunities such as measuring the energy use of an actualbuilding and identifying energy efficiency opportunities.

Solar Energy Design and Installation - ELTR 2900 8A
Credit Hours: 4
Time and Day: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:35 p.m.
Course Description: This course is the hands-on design and installation course for solar energy. The course will provide definitions and concepts for active solar (air, water, and electric). Applications of solar principles, practices, and installation techniques will be discussed for space heating, domestic hot water, and electrical. Additional topics will include installation safety and best practices.

Introduction to Biofuels - AUTT 2900
Credit Hours: 3
Time and Day: Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Course Description: This course will provide basic information about the history, production, use, and future potential for biofuels in the modern transportation system. The biofuels industry is rapidly expanding and advancing, so students will follow current news articles to gain an up-to-date understanding of the field. This course will also include a Home Brewing component teaching students the process of making biofuels.