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Case Study

Building Electrification

SUNY Ulster Community College

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Building Electrification

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Technical/Trades

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

15

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Specialize As You Go
Stack As You Go
Learn As You Go
Transfer As You Go
Partner As You Go
Retro As You Go

Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Building Electrification Microcredential, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

  • Compare HVAC equipment and systems
  • Articulate concrete ideas of how to reduce energy usage when heating and cooling
  • Identify and discuss the components of a residential and commercial building electrical system
  • Explain power transmission and distribution
  • Discuss electrical safety and how it relates to OSHA and NFPA70E
  • Discuss the fundamental principles of building automation and control systems
  • Explain the movement of heat, air, water, light, fire through a building
  • Identify issues to be considered in addressing building design, maintenance, management and operation
  • Apply building science theory to resolve building issues

Credential Components

GRB 260, GRB 230, GRB 210, GRB 250, GRB 280

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