Advanced Transportation Technology. West Valley College.

ATTE Fall classes

Introduction to Renewable Energy

October 26 & 28

Course # 87725

This course is designed to improve your base knowledge of renewable energy to provide you with a foundation for working in the “Green Technology” sector. It will give you an understanding of the basic concepts of emerging technologies, including Wind, Solar PV, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, & Biofuels. An overview of Global Warming and Greenhouse Gas emissions will be given.

Instructor: David Esmaili, West Valley ATTE

Location: West Valley College, AAS 37

Time: Monday & Wednesday, 6pm – 9 pm

Fee: $45

To Register for ATTE classes, please call (408) 741-4694
or email atte@wvm.edu

Applied Solar Photovoltaic Design

November 2 – 23

Course # 86466

Students will gain knowledge in the design and layout of Solar Photovoltaic for residential and commercial systems. Learn how to optimize Solar PV design & placement, necessary elements of design, how to determine power usage needs and solar system sizing, costing & permitting. Return on investment analysis for real case studies will be used.

Instructor: Mahmoud Shahram, SolarBreeze Technology Inc.

Location: West Valley College, AAS 37

Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6pm – 9 pm

Fee: $99

To Register for ATTE classes, please call (408) 741-4694
or email atte@wvm.edu

GIS

West Valley College Schedule Summer/Fall 2009

PKMGT 016A
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems
This course examines the theory behind Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their application to spatial data. This course is designed to take an interdisciplinary approach to GIS and demonstrate its capability for analysis and decision-making in diverse industries and academic disciplines. Students will use ARC GIS software.
Credit/No Credit Option.

PKMGT 016B
Cartographic Design for GIS
Preq: PKMGT 016A Builds on material presented on PKMGT 016A using state of the art desktop GIS software. This courses introduces the student to spatial analysis/querying . Student refines data acquisition to take an interdisciplinary approach to GIS and demonstrate its capability for analysis and decision-making in diverse industries and academic disciplines.
Credit/No Credit Option.

PKMGT 016c
Spatial Analysis for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Preq: PKMGT 016A Course provides a detailed examination of spatial information systems and s survey of quantitative techniques applicable to spatial data.
Credit/No Credit Option.

Robotics

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ENGR 010 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
This course will introduce first-year engineering students to experimentation, data analysis, basic computer skills, and, most importantly to engineering design, and to the engineering profession. Transfer: UC, CSU
79647 MW 7:45AM - 10:15AM T Sanford TC F 4.00 +2.3 Wkly suppl hrs
79646 TTH 4:00PM - 6:30PM N Djordjevich TC F 4.00

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Wind

This program will teach skills needed to enter the wind-energy workforce and meets the needs of today’s utility-scale wind industry. This course offers instruction in all recommended OSHA, wind specific and technical safety areas including installation and repair. Classes will meet September – November 2009, twice a week for 9 weeks and includes an overnight field trip to a wind farm.

Renewable Energy

This course is designed to improve your base knowledge of renewable energy to provide you with a foundation for working in the “Green Technology” sector. It will give you an understanding of the basic concepts of emerging green technologies, including Solar PV, Wind, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, & Biofuels. Also, an overview of Global Warming and Greenhouse Gas emissions will be given.

Energy Efficiency and LEED

This course covers important aspects of the requirements for energy efficient buildings. Key topics include: Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation – HVAC, lighting, lighting controls, and insulation. Also includes discussion of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and Green Building concepts.

Customized Training Modules

The ATTE can develop and deliver training modules customized to your particular needs, contact us for details.

Areas of expertise include:

Alternative Fuels – Compressed Natural Gas , Liquefied Natural Gas , Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Hybrid, Electric, and Biofuels
Emergency Response for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Facilities
Solar Thermal or Solar Photovoltaic
Geographic Information Systems
Utility Scale Wind Technology
Green Building Design/LEED
Autonomous Vehicles
Energy Efficiency

Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Technology

The ATTE is participating in a project with the California Energy Commission to provide regional alternative fuel and vehicle training throughout California. This training is free and is part of funding through AB 118.
Please contact us if your agency would like to receive on-site training. Call the ATTE at (408) 741-4694 or atte@wvm.edu