- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is concerned with the topics of energy, foundations of Renewable Energy Systems (RES), different types of RES, their systems design and applications for buildings as well as stand-alone systems. The concept of net-zero building and options will be discussed. Introduction to design methods and cost analysis, Payback time will be discussed for solar thermal, PV, geothermal and small wind power systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$665.24
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the reasons for the need to change to renewable energy systems.
- Identify renewable energy systems and their specifications and types.
- Analyze performance and efficiency of renewable energy systems.
- Overall renewable energy systems design for given loads.
- Perform cost analysis and simple pay-back time calculations for renewables.
- Identify and suggest suitable renewable systems for buildings.
- Compare renewable energy systems with the conventional ones.
- Describe the net-zero building system and identify the components.
Effective as of Winter 2012
Related Programs
Renewable Energy Systems 1 (MSYS 3060) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of MSYS 3060 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 60317
Dates
Apr 26 - Jun 07 Seats Available
- CRN 60317
- $665.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 - Jun 07 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Jalal Kahnamouei
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, May 17th (Victoria Day Long Weekend). Please contact the Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca to confirm prerequisite prior to registration. Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.