Professional Online Joint Diploma in Green Technologies
Energy Specialization
The Energy specialization in the Green Technology Diploma program provide in depth knowledge in renewable and alternative energy sources and their conversion and utilization in different forms in buildings and systems. It offers both quantitative and qualitative tools for design and evaluation of renewable energy systems for integration in building systems and industrial processes to improve performance and enhance sustainability.
The first part of the program is related to green tech application including renewable energy sources vs. conventional energy systems. Hybrid or stand-alone renewable systems’ design and project management will be addressed directly in the modules dealing with specific technologies.
Requirements
Students specializing in Energy are required to complete a minimum of 6 and up to 8 credits courses as explained in the program description below. Many of the courses are built around 2-credit hour/s modules. Some include applied projects. There are also lab credits that might be associated with some course modules.
Modules
Each module will present 1 credit hour of US system which is equivalent to 14 lectures or equivalent in e-learning format + 3 hours of study or work per lecture. It is also equivalent to 1.5 to 2 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). One ECTS credit corresponds to 25-30 hours study, 10 hourly lectures plus the individual work/study of approximately 1 to 2.5 hours per lecture.
Courses
See the detailed list of courses offered in the Energy syllabus.
Acquired Skills
- Students will be able to design, select, and evaluate at least two alternative energy conversion system for various applications related to buildings and industry
- Students will be able to audit and evaluate performance of energy systems and implement innovative solutions.
- Students will acquire an understanding of global concepts of energy consumption where they extend the application of their knowledge to the development of systems for districts, cities or regions, and to the management of energy.
Contact Information
For more information, contact us at pro-green@lau.edu.lb.
