This course of study is to prepare students to perform residential energy audits. An energy audit will help customers make decisions about how to conserve energy and save money on utility bills. Customers will also benefit from an increase of comfort, health, safety, and the durability of their homes. The audit involves a visual inspection of the residence, a series of diagnostic tests, and a numerical analysis by means of a software package. Auditors inspect, measure, and test to decide what energy-saving retrofits are practical and cost-effective. An energy audit is also called a home energy analysis, a home performance analysis or an energy survey.

(Major Code 4300; CIP Code 15.0503)

Industrial Technology Programs, Assistant Dean

Career Certificate

Suggested/Sample Course Sequence

The sequence taken by the student may vary depending
on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/
professional responsibilities.

First Semester

EPRM 121  Introduction to Residential Energy...................4
MATH 133  Technical Mathematics I*.............................4
          Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher
          or appropriate score on the math assessment test
EPRM 123  Residential HVAC Systems.............................4
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................12

Second Semester

DRAF 129  Interpreting Architectural Drawings..................2
CET  150  Construction Safety..................................3
EPRM 124  Equipment Selection and Duct Design*.................4
          Prerequisites: EPRM 121 and EPRM 123
INDT 155  Workplace Skills.....................................1
EPRM 125  Residential Energy Auditing Applications*............3
          Prerequisites: EPRM 121 and EPRM 123
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................13
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................25
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required