ENV

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

This course gives an in-depth introduction and orientation to sustainability in built environment. Some of the areas this course will cover are: sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, etc. Prerequisite(s): MTH 117or 129 and departmental approval required. Course Offered: Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

This course gives an introduction to energy policy at various levels like the local governments, state and federal governments. Role of Public Service Commission, Inter and intra state energy markets, environmental laws Page 220 • Course Index • 2026-202 as policy tools for energy generation and distribution are also topics of discussion. Influence of NGOs in shaping the energy policy is discussed. s Topics like renewable portfolio standard, feed-in-tariff, distributed generation and its challenges etc. are included. Case studies involving local utilities will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENV 101 Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

This course provides an introduction to the scientific principles governing energy conversion, use and storage, as well as the fundamental issues involving energy systems and their impact on the environment. The science of energy is covered, including energy sources and forms of energy, topics from thermodynamics and heat transfer, as well as electrical, mechanical and nuclear energy. Energy systems based on fossil fuels and their environmental impact are discussed. Energy efficiency, conservation f and issues involving the earth’s climate are examined. Sustainability and renewable energy sources, such as, solar energy, hydropower, wind, and geothermal energy are introduced. Energy storage and distribution are also briefly discussed. Prerequisite(s): PHY 136 and Junior level status Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

This course is intended to find ways of building future electronic information processing systems, with major improvements in energy efficiency. In particular new electronic and computer devices extending from low- power nanoelectronic devices, through circuit design, chip- scale architecture, short-range interconnects, long-range interconnect, networks, software, storage systems, servers, green data centers and supercomputers are considered. Prerequisite(s): ENV 210 and Junior-level status. Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

Geothermal energy systems provide heating and cooling by using the relatively constant temperature of the ground. Sustainable and efficient, geothermal systems are crucial in moving toward a fully electrified heating and cooling solution. In this course, students will analyze systems that utilize ground energy and heat pumps to form a ground-source heat pump (GSHP). The elements and components of the GSHP will be discussed, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of system. Selected topics include materials and methods involved in the design and selection of the GSHP, methods of extracting ground energy, thermal properties of soil and rock, borehole drilling and grouting, piping materials and flow characteristics, sales and marketing, policies and standards, funding opportunities and other incentives of the GSHP. Prerequisite(s): MTH 110 or higher Course Offered: Spring Credits: Credits:3 (3,0) 7 College Catalog

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

This courses gives an overview of various renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, bio fuels, fuel cells etc. The growth and potential of these technologies along with challenges faced by each of the technologies are discussed. Comparisons are made with conventional energy systems using fossil fuels. Prerequisite(s): ENV 210 Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

Solar energy and, in particular, photovoltaics (PV) hold promise for an abundant, clean, renewable energy source to address the ever-increasing demands of modern society. This course uses a qualitative approach to provide students with fundamental knowledge in the field, and the necessary skills to communicate with technical experts. Topics covered include solar radiation characteristics, how sunlight is converted to electricity in a solar cell, aspects in PV system design, solar thermal systems societal impact, policy issues, and economic considerations. This theory course is augmented by hands-on activities, demonstrations, simulations, and simple experiments using photovoltaic solar cells. Prerequisite(s): MTH 110 or higher Course Offered: Spring Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

This course is a follow up course of Renewable Energy Systems I. This course undertakes detailed study of some of renewable energy technologies like solar, wind energy systems. Design installation and maintenance aspects of renewable energy systems are covered. Cost benefits analysis of energy systems included. Prerequisite(s): ENV 305 and MTH 130 Credits: (3,0)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu

Capstone Project/Research course is a project course for Sustainability Energy and Environment Minor programs students. It is a course in which the student works on a self study mode under the supervision of a faculty member in the implementation of an approved design project proposal. At the end of the course students are required to provide a written report and make an oral presentation that addresses areas such as the design process implemented, product specifications, cost analysis, testing and/or computer simulation procedures used in the verification of results obtained as well as ethical and product liability issues addressed. Prerequisite(s): Approval of Advisor of the minor is required. Credits: (3,0) ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Subject

ENV

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.farmingdale.edu