ES 81C
Passive Solar Buildings
Course Description
This course explores the use of solar energy to passively heat and cool buildings. Specific topics include passive solar design strategies and principles, solar radiation and geometry, shading analysis, building heating and cooling loads, and the proper size and implementation of thermal mass and windows.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39082 | ES 81C | 01Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Massimo Maniaci | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-02-17 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
ES D081C.-01Z: This is a 6 week class beginning on February 18, 2025, that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in at anytime to do the required weekly coursework. Students must have access to a computer, the internet, and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop com[puter to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and test. Most DeAnza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with information and tips can be found at www.deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Prerequisite
- E S 51B
