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Clean Energy Certificate

Program Codes: CENRGY
Certificate

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Degree Requirements

The ALM Certificate requires 27 credits to complete.

Spring Semester

Business Computer Applications
Course Code:
BUS 102
Course Description:

This course provides in-depth instruction and practice in widely used business productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. The course focuses on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office).

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BUS 102
Business Computer Applications
Effective College Writing I
Course Code:
ENG 101
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, Written Communication - Foundation
Course Description:
This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Credit:
3
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ENG 101
Effective College Writing I
3
Algebra
Course Code:
MAT 125
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, Quantitative Problem Solving - Foundation
Course Description:
This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
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MAT 125
Algebra
3
Introduction to Environment & Society
Course Code:
NRS 110
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ENST: Society and Natural World Foundation Course, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: NRCM Program Options, Integrative Studies: PACM Program Options, Integrative Studies: SCWL Program Options, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, NRCM: Society and Natural World Foundation Course, SCWL: Society and Natural World Course, Social & Cultural Engagement - Foundation
Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Credit:
3
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NRS 110
Introduction to Environment & Society
3
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Fall Semester

Technical Communications
Course Code:
COM 210
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ENST: Practitioner Skills Cluster, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, Written Communication - Reinforcing
Course Description:
This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
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COM 210
Technical Communications
3
Intro Nature and Culture
Course Code:
EST 200
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ECM: Environmental Issues Electives, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: NRCM Program Options, Integrative Studies: SCWL Program Options, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, Responsibility & Expression - Reinforcing, Social & Cultural Engagement - Foundation
Course Description:
This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Credit:
3
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EST 200
Intro Nature and Culture
3
Conservation Design: Green Communities
Course Code:
SUS 200
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ENST: Environment & Society Cluster, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: SCWL Program Options
Course Description:
This course covers dimensions of community sustainability, including: principles and practices related to community greenscaping, including: greenspace planning; town forest development and management; introduction to urban forestry; community gardens and agriculture; conservation of community natural resources; concepts related to population dynamics and management, such as exurbanization, parcelization, and sprawl; population growth management; community-based outdoor recreation; community strategies for carbon neutrality; diversified community economies; reduction of impervious surfaces; community ecological restoration; low carbon communities (LCCs); stormwater management; alternative and renewable community energy sources. Pre-requisite: NRS 110 :Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
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SUS 200
Conservation Design: Green Communities
3
Introduction to Sustainability and Renewable Energy
Course Code:
SUS 201
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable
Course Description:

This 200-level energy course is designed for students in the Clean Energy Certificate Program. This course will prepare students to advocate for the use of renewable energy and sustainability while gaining insight into the way energy sources are used, regulated, and financed. This course will provide students with an overview of the energy crisis facing the world and the social, environmental, and economic impact of our current energy system. Students will evaluate different renewable energy systems and explore the various options for financing projects from private and explore public funding sources from both state and federal resources. Energy policy is a complex topic, students will gain an introduction to energy policy on a state and federal level and examine how current polices support or hinder renewable and carbon neutral energy systems. 
Prerequisite: NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.

Credit:
3 - 3
Prerequisites:

NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society

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SUS 201
Introduction to Sustainability and Renewable Energy
3
Total Credits 27

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Diane Litynski

Pickett Hall 105
(518)327-6037
dlitynski@paulsmiths.edu


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