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Master Course Outline
PPO 150
Efficiency Energy
Course Description: An overview study of energy efficiency concepts related to efficient and cost
effective electricity use. Topics covered will be electricity terms, insulation, windows, lighting, HVAC,
energy audits, and electric vehicles. We will also look at the societal and political influences of deregulation and lessons learned from industry covering the generation of electricity from current existing
sources and a look at alternative renewable green energy sources including solar, wind, biomass, and
ocean waves. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective for the AA
degree.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended Preparation: None
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in PPO 100 and PPO 151
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
Explain basic electricity and energy terms
Discuss the concept of overshoot and climate change
Compare and contrast the "E" and "R" values of windows and insulation
Define a sustainable house
Show the proper applications of wind and solar
Explain the different lighting sources and uses
Explain the process of how electricity moves from generator to the home
Analyze the energy saving potential in a home or business
Classify different ways of heating water for different applications
Compare alternative modes of transportation
Course Resources/Textbooks/Website:
Solar Living Source Book 30th Anniversary edition. Schaeffer Publishing
Handouts will be given in electronic format which you will need to print.
Academic Integrity: All forms of cheating, falsification, and plagiarism are against the rules of this course
and of Grays Harbor College. Students who are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty are
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responsible for asking the instructor for clarification. Instances of intentional academic dishonesty will
be dealt with severely.
Disabilities: Students who have documented disabilities that require accommodations in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Disability Support Services coordinator as
well as the instructor of the course in order to ensure that together we create an optimal environment
for educational achievement.
W Day, the final day to officially withdraw from a course, is the Thursday of the seventh week (Thursday
of the fourth week for summer quarter). Students who do not withdraw by that date will receive the
grades they have earned, regardless of whether they are attending the course or completing the work.
Students who are considering withdrawal are strongly advised to consult with the instructor, advisor and
financial aid prior to withdrawing. The only withdrawals allowed after W Day are complete withdrawals
from all courses.
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