College of the Canyons Solar
Courses
SOLAR 050 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Units: 5.00
54.00 hours lecture, 108.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: SOLAR-101
Presents the principles of photovoltaics, including site
evaluation, system design, performance simulation, permitting,
installation, and rebates and financial incentives.
Prepares students for the North American Board of
Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level
Photovoltaics Examination.
SOLAR 052 SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS
Units: 5.00
54.00 hours lecture, 108.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: SOLAR-101
Introduces solar thermal technology, including solar hot
water systems, thermal pool heating, and solar radiant
floor heating systems. Prepares students for the North
American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
Entry Level Solar Thermal Exam.
Courses
SOLAR 101 INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY
Units: 3.00
CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Introduces major types of energy and their sources and
interrelationships while exploring concepts of renewability,
sustainability, and environmental impacts.
Utility-Scale Solar Energy (See U-S Solar Course Outline below)